Sheffield Book of Days

Nonfiction, History, British
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Author: Margaret Drinkall ISBN: 9780752485997
Publisher: The History Press Publication: February 29, 2012
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Margaret Drinkall
ISBN: 9780752485997
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: February 29, 2012
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

Taking you through the year day by day, The Sheffield Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods of history. Events include matters of national importance such as the Coronation of George IV, as well as local incidents such as the Sheffield Outrages and accounts of riots in the town. There are amusing incidents from the local newspaper, for example the punishments inflicted on young boys for playing ‘trip’ during Divine Service and an outbreak of people being bitten by ‘mad dogs’. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

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Taking you through the year day by day, The Sheffield Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods of history. Events include matters of national importance such as the Coronation of George IV, as well as local incidents such as the Sheffield Outrages and accounts of riots in the town. There are amusing incidents from the local newspaper, for example the punishments inflicted on young boys for playing ‘trip’ during Divine Service and an outbreak of people being bitten by ‘mad dogs’. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

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