The Bristol Book of Days

The Bristol Book of Days
Author: D G Amphlett
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2011-10-10
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0752480456

Discover the rich and colourful history of Bristol with this collection of tales from across the city. Featuring a story for every day of the year, it includes famous historical events, such as the storming of the city during the Civil War, the maiden voyage of the SS Great Britain and the opening of the Clifton Suspension Bridge, alongside quirky and less well known tales, such as the poltergeist of the Lamb Inn, one of the earliest balloon flights and the bizarre death of Revd Newnham. Featuring events from as early as 1312 right up to the present day, this fascinating selection is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of one of Britain's oldest cities.

The Bath Book of Days

The Bath Book of Days
Author: D G Amphlett
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2014-06-02
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0750951745

Taking you through the year day by day, The Bath Book of Days contains quirky and important episodes from the city's rich and colourful history. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book includes a plethora of historical events such as the building of the Royal Crescent and William Herschel's discovery of the planet Uranus from his Bath observatory; as well as comical tales such as the calamitous balloon voyage of 'aeronaut' Joseph Simmons and the exploits of the mysterious door-knocker thief. Featuring events from the Roman period right up to the present day, this fascinating selection is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of one of Britain's most iconic cities and will delight residents and visitors alike.

The Bury Book of Days

The Bury Book of Days
Author: Sean Frain
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2013-04-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0752489623

Taking you through the year day by day, The Bury Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, shocking, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the town. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Bury's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, agricultural, industrial and military history of the region, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

The Gloucester Book of Days

The Gloucester Book of Days
Author: Jill Evans
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0752489046

Taking you through the year day by day, The Gloucester Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing or important events or facts from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of Britain as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Gloucester's archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

The Book of Days

The Book of Days
Author: Robert Chambers
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 842
Release: 2022-04-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3375005393

Reprint of the original, first published in 1863. A Miscellany of Popular Antiquities in connection with the calendar. Including anecdote, biography, and history. Curiosities of literature and oddities of human life and character.