The A-Z of Curious Shropshire

by John Shipley
The A-Z of Curious Shropshire
Author: John Shipley
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2017-06-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750983175
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John Shipley takes the reader on a grand tour of the curious and bizarre, the strange and the unusual from Shropshire's past. Here you will find out where an African Prince is interred; which pub is reputedly haunted by the ghost of John (Mad Jack) Mytton of Halston Hall; and which village lays claim to the oldest cottage in Europe. Along the way you will read about earthquakes and floods, giants and witches, highwaymen and bandits, scandalous residents and inventors. Richly illustrated, The A-Z of Curious Shropshire is great for dipping into, but can equally be enjoyed from cover to cover.

The Little Book of Shropshire

by John Shipley
The Little Book of Shropshire
Author: John Shipley
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2015-03-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750963425
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The Little Book of Shropshire is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and events in the county, from its earliest origins to the present day. Here you can read about the important contributions Shropshire has made to the history of the nation, and meet some of the great men and women, the eccentrics and the scoundrels with which its history is littered. Packaged in an easily readable 'dip-in' format, visitors and locals alike will find something to remind, surprise, amuse and entertain them in this remarkably engaging little book.

Secret Shrewsbury

by John Shipley
Secret Shrewsbury
Author: John Shipley
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2019-04-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1445678462
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Explore Shrewsbury's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

50 Gems of the Black Country

by John Shipley
50 Gems of the Black Country
Author: John Shipley
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1445694174
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This beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the Black Country’s most precious assets shows what makes it such a fascinating area.

The A-Z of Curious Essex

by Paul Wreyford
The A-Z of Curious Essex
Author: Paul Wreyford
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2013-07-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0752493973
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'Curious' is perhaps not the first word you would use to label Essex. But 'curiouser and curiouser' it becomes when you dig below the surface. Forget the popular image of Essex boy and girl. Come and meet larger-than-life characters, including the one-time fattest man in England, whose waist was wider than the height of an average man. And talking of big, discover the origin of children's favourite Humpty Dumpty. Did you know that explorer David Livingstone, who trekked across Africa, got lost in Essex; that Essex villain Dick Turpin was only identified because a relative refused to pay the cost of a 'stamp', or that St George saw off his dragon here? Shocking, creepy and bizarre tales abound if you dig a little deeper. And if you literally look below the surface in Essex - 100ft underground to be precise - you'll discover one of the most incredible Government 'secrets' of all time.

Shropshire Murders

by Nicola Sly
Shropshire Murders
Author: Nicola Sly
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2012-02-29
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 0752483994
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Shropshire Murders brings together numerous murderous tales, some which were little known outside the county, and others which made national headlines. Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Shropshire. They include the Revd Robert Foulkes, who killed his illegitimate child in 1678; the murder of Catherine Lewis by John Mapp at Longden in 1867; the horrific axe murders committed by John Doughty at Church Stretton in 1924; and the tragic death of Dennis O'Neill, who was beaten and starved by his foster parents in 1944. Nicola Sly's carefully researched and enthralling text will appeal to anyone interested in the shady side of Shropshire's history.