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The A-Z of Curious Bristol: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics
Maurice Fells
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Description for The A-Z of Curious Bristol: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics
Paperback. A cornucopia of the peculiar and marvellous elements of Bristol's history. Num Pages: 128 pages, 70 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; VXQ; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 7. Weight in Grams: 192.
Bristol's history is packed with peculiar customs and curious characters. This book explains why the vicar in one church goes on an annual trek to peer down a manhole; why captains of industry sing an eighteen-verse song in memory of Queen Elizabeth I; and how the Flower of Bristol got its name. You will meet some unusual contraptions, like the bed with in-built exercise equipment, or the thrashing machine for naughty boys. You will also discover why a public clock still runs to Bristol time. This compendium of the weird and wonderful will surprise even those Bristolians who thought they ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750956055
SKU
V9780750956055
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Maurice Fells
MAURICE FELLS is a born and bred Bristolian with a passionate interest in the city’s history, and a prolific author of books about Bristol. He worked as a journalist in both the print and broadcast mediums, and held key editorial posts in regional television, radio and newspapers. He now freelances, with features on local history appearing in the Western Daily ... Read more
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