Curiosities of Greater Manchester
Seiten
1980
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7509-3661-3 (ISBN)
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7509-3661-3 (ISBN)
A guide to over 140 remarkable and curious sights to be found in the Greater Manchester area spanning centuries of history from Roman times onwards. With over 150 illustrations, it features hidden gems, unusual little buildings, natural features and places which have earned themselves an interesting or mysterious reputation.
This book is a guide to over 140 remarkable and curious sights to be found in the Greater Manchester area spanning centuries of history from Roman times right up to the present day. Among the peculiarities featured are a church clock that strikes thirteen, the least interesting Roman remains in Britain, a sow's gravestone, a 'lucky' post-box, the world's widest bridge, a glacial boulder, a Chinese arch and a Movarian settlement. Over 150 illustrations are included, together with location and access details. "Curiosities of Greater Manchester" features hidden gems, unusual little buildings, natural features and places which have earned themselves an interesting or mysterious reputation. It is sure to make fascinating reading for residents and visitors alike.
This book is a guide to over 140 remarkable and curious sights to be found in the Greater Manchester area spanning centuries of history from Roman times right up to the present day. Among the peculiarities featured are a church clock that strikes thirteen, the least interesting Roman remains in Britain, a sow's gravestone, a 'lucky' post-box, the world's widest bridge, a glacial boulder, a Chinese arch and a Movarian settlement. Over 150 illustrations are included, together with location and access details. "Curiosities of Greater Manchester" features hidden gems, unusual little buildings, natural features and places which have earned themselves an interesting or mysterious reputation. It is sure to make fascinating reading for residents and visitors alike.
Robert Nicholls is a keen local and transport historian. He has lived in Manchester since 1973 and works at Manchester Airport. This is Robert's 5th book.
| Zusatzinfo | 150ill. |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Stroud |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte |
| Reiseführer ► Europa ► Großbritannien | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7509-3661-4 / 0750936614 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7509-3661-3 / 9780750936613 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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