The A Z of Curious Norfolk

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The A Z of Curious Norfolk
The A Z of Curious Norfolk
Author : Sarah E. Doig
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Publisher : The History Press
Language : English
Release Date : 03 August 2023
ISBN : 9781803994147
Pages : 234 pages
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The A Z of Curious Norfolk by Sarah E. Doig Book PDF Summary

Norfolk's spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic houses, bustling market towns and meandering rivers all provide the perfect backdrop for some of the most curious tales from across the centuries. Which eccentric cleric's final words were 'Did I make the front page?' Which annual race's participants only eat lettuce? Why on earth is there an elephant on one Norfolk village sign? Where is the most accident-prone church in the county? How did a single feather save a monarch? Which of Norfolk's heroes gives his name to an unlucky sporting score? Enthralling to both residents and visitors alike, The A-Z of Curious Norfolk is a perfect book to dip into – unless, of course, you can't wait to turn the page and read more!

The A Z of Curious Norfolk

The A Z of Curious Norfolk by Sarah E. Doig

Norfolk's spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic houses, bustling market towns and meandering rivers all provide the perfect backdrop for some of the most curious tales from across the centuries. Which eccentric cleric's final words were 'Did I make the front page?' Which annual race's participants only eat lettuce? Why

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