Suffolk: Strange But True

Nonfiction, History, British
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Author: Robert Halliday ISBN: 9780750953337
Publisher: The History Press Publication: September 8, 2008
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Robert Halliday
ISBN: 9780750953337
Publisher: The History Press
Publication: September 8, 2008
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English

An intriguing alternate history, this guide to the county illustrates and describes people, places, and incidents that are unusual, odd, or extraordinary. We discover the truth about "the fasting woman of Shottisham," who was alleged not to have eaten for three months; the "tithe war" of the 1930s, when some farmers were reduced to selling their tractors for sixpence; unusual entrepreneurs, misers, and witches, and also the tales behind a number of the county's deserted towns and villages. Local folklore and legend are also examined—to show how real events have been exaggerated and embroidered over the years. Using a range of illustrations, from old and recent photographs to maps, prints, paintings, and engravings, Robert Halliday tells an entertaining story—an alternative history of Suffolk that will fascinate residents and visitors alike.

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An intriguing alternate history, this guide to the county illustrates and describes people, places, and incidents that are unusual, odd, or extraordinary. We discover the truth about "the fasting woman of Shottisham," who was alleged not to have eaten for three months; the "tithe war" of the 1930s, when some farmers were reduced to selling their tractors for sixpence; unusual entrepreneurs, misers, and witches, and also the tales behind a number of the county's deserted towns and villages. Local folklore and legend are also examined—to show how real events have been exaggerated and embroidered over the years. Using a range of illustrations, from old and recent photographs to maps, prints, paintings, and engravings, Robert Halliday tells an entertaining story—an alternative history of Suffolk that will fascinate residents and visitors alike.

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