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Secret Cirencester (Paperback)
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Secret Cirencester (Paperback)
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List price R492
Loot Price R399
Discovery Miles 3 990
You Save R93 (19%)
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Cirencester is one of the most remarkable towns in Britain. From
its Roman beginnings around AD 75, when it was classed second only
in importance to London, to its current status as the 'Capital of
the Cotswolds', it has always punched well above its weight. The
'A-side' of its history as a small market town which developed at
the centre of the Cotswold wool trade is well documented, but what
about its ' ip-side'? Much of the town's fascinating history has
either been overlooked or lies hidden below the surface. Well-known
local author David Elder delves deep into Cirencester's lost,
forgotten and hidden histories, recounting some remarkable stories.
Learn, for example, about some of Cirencester's minor celebrities
and local characters, including the Victorian female astronomer who
became a national expert in sunspots and solar eclipses. He also
unearths fascinating facts, celebrating, for example, the town's
accolade of having the UK's oldest public outdoor swimming pool in
continuous use, and explaining why it was important for passengers
travelling on the railways around the mid-nineteenth century to
understand that Cirencester time was 7 1/2 minutes earlier than
London time. With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events
and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations,
Secret Cirencester will appeal to all those with an interest in the
history of this town in Gloucestershire.
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