History Happened Here: You'll Never Guess What Happened in Your Street
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: James Cockington
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 160
Throughout the land there are many unprepossessing, uncelebrated buildings that are associated with famous and infamous people and events. History Happened Here seeks them out and tells the strange-but-true tales behind the ordinary facades.Find out about Ronald Bigg's hideaway house in Glenelg North, the bungalow where Tony Hancock had his last half-hour, the gaol in Darwin from which all prisoners were released once it was bombed by the Japanese in WW2, the site of the Bogle-Chandler New Year's Eve party and much, much more. Each place has been photographed to reveal its full ordinariness.History Happened Heretakes a stroll on the peculiar side and the result is a compelling and humourous look at Australian history.
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: James Cockington
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 160
Throughout the land there are many unprepossessing, uncelebrated buildings that are associated with famous and infamous people and events. History Happened Here seeks them out and tells the strange-but-true tales behind the ordinary facades.Find out about Ronald Bigg's hideaway house in Glenelg North, the bungalow where Tony Hancock had his last half-hour, the gaol in Darwin from which all prisoners were released once it was bombed by the Japanese in WW2, the site of the Bogle-Chandler New Year's Eve party and much, much more. Each place has been photographed to reveal its full ordinariness.History Happened Heretakes a stroll on the peculiar side and the result is a compelling and humourous look at Australian history.