Download or read book The Gloucester Book of Days written by Jill Evans and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking you through the year day by day, The Gloucester Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing or important events or facts from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of Britain as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Gloucester's archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.
Download or read book Gloucester Book of Days written by Jill Evans and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking you through the year day by day, The Gloucester Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing or important events or facts from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of Britain as a whole.Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Gloucester’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.
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Download or read book Murder and Crime Gloucester written by Jill Evans and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This chilling collection of cases delves into the villainous deeds that have taken place in Gloucester during its long history. Among those featured are a French sailor stabbed to death outside a Gloucester pub, a boy drowned in the Gloucester and Berkeley Canal, a warder accused of causing the death of an asylum inmate, a man murdered by his jealous wife, and a father killed by his teenage son. Illustrated with a wide range of archive material and modern photographs, Gloucester Murder & Crime is sure to fascinate both residents and visitors alike as these shocking events of the past are revealed for a new generation.
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