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Timpson's Book of Curious Days: A Year of English Oddities
Timpson, John
Summary
Full of oddities and little known facts, this day-by-day overview of English history will amuse and inform readers of all shades of curiosity.
Full of oddities and little known facts, this day-by-day overview of English history will amuse and inform readers of all shades of curiosity. What really happened after the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066? And why are throats blessed every February 3rd at St. Etheldreda's Church in London? These and other celebrations, customs and anniversaries are collected and presented in Timpson's distinctive and humorous style.
Perfect for fans of World History, History, World History Books.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 240 pages · Hardcover
- By Timpson, John
Details
- ISBN: 9780711708617
- Author: Timpson, John
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 240
- Language: English
- Publication date: 1 January 1997
- Condition: New
Reviews
In John Timpson's own words, this is an 'uncommon place book', taking in peculiar happenings, obscure anniversaries, surprising celebrations and quirky customs for each day of the year.
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