A Winchester Miscellany
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You have here history, and you have it in a form that charms the eye and refreshes the spirit. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, on receiving the freedom of Winchester, July 1928 Winchester is a city with a wealth of enigma and history; the place where a cake-burning king established a nation; a city where a queen encased herself in a coffin to escape besieging forces; the final resting place of one of Britain's best loved authors; a host to diverse events from one of the UK's largest farmer's markets to the longest-running festival of street theatre. In this fascinating and informative guide, Phil explores the rich story of the city and brings Winchester to life, covering everything from its legends to its kings, from its heroes to its villains. AUTHOR: Phil Hewitt is group arts editor for Sussex Group Newspapers. His books include "Chichester Remembered", "Chichester: Then and Now", "Gosport: Then and Now, Keep on Running: The Highs and Lows of a Marathon Addict". b/w illustrations
Author: Phil Hewitt
Format: Hardback, 256 pages, 112mm x 182mm, 270 g
Published: 2013, Octopus Publishing Group, United Kingdom
Genre: Local History, Names & Genealogy
Description
You have here history, and you have it in a form that charms the eye and refreshes the spirit. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, on receiving the freedom of Winchester, July 1928 Winchester is a city with a wealth of enigma and history; the place where a cake-burning king established a nation; a city where a queen encased herself in a coffin to escape besieging forces; the final resting place of one of Britain's best loved authors; a host to diverse events from one of the UK's largest farmer's markets to the longest-running festival of street theatre. In this fascinating and informative guide, Phil explores the rich story of the city and brings Winchester to life, covering everything from its legends to its kings, from its heroes to its villains. AUTHOR: Phil Hewitt is group arts editor for Sussex Group Newspapers. His books include "Chichester Remembered", "Chichester: Then and Now", "Gosport: Then and Now, Keep on Running: The Highs and Lows of a Marathon Addict". b/w illustrations
A Winchester Miscellany