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A-Z of Aylesbury: Places-People-History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781445691855)
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xDiscover the rich history of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, in this engaging A-Z guide.
Explore the echoes of Romans, Anglo-Saxons, and Danes in Aylesbury's streets and squares. From its origins on Akeman Street to becoming the county town in 1529, this A-Z guide offers insights into places, events, and famous figures. Uncover stories from the Iron Age hillfort to David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust debut.
Readers will discover the intriguing tales behind inns like the Corn Exchange and Derby Arms, plus figures such as Roald Dahl, Benjamin Disraeli, and Ronnie Barker. Delve into events from the Great Train Robbery trial to the Paralympic Games' predecessor. Perfect for local history enthusiasts and curious travelers.
Author: Yvonne Moxley
ISBN-10: 144569185X
ISBN-13: 9781445691855
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2020
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.30d
By Yvonne Moxley
xYvonne Moxley has an unquenchable thirst for history and has written a novel about Grace Darling. She began her writing life working as a junior reporter for The Christian newspaper in London. Recently she obtained an MA in Creative Writing at Brunel University and has been published in Hertfordshire Life, The Lady, and has had a half-hour story recorded for Radio Four.
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