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Curiosities of Greater Manchester
Robert Nicholls
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Description for Curiosities of Greater Manchester
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 192 pages, 150ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; WQH; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 169 x 14. Weight in Grams: 440.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1980
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750936613
SKU
V9780750936613
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Ref
99-5
About Robert Nicholls
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.
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