26 Ergebnisse - Zeige 1 von 20.

Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey out of London along the banks of the River Thames to discover the secrets and stories of England's most famous waterway. Discover the Thames's literary heritage at Pangbourne, near Reading, famous as the home of The Wind in the Willows's Kenneth Grahame, then explore Mapledurham House, the inspiration for its famous Toad Hall. Explore Henley-on-Thames, where the first Oxford...

There are around 800, 000 streets in the UK and the name of each one tells a tale. We take them for granted but the choice of name can reveal facts about Britain's history, geography, topography and nature, even its politics and culture. From the most common names, to the rarest, the funniest to the most notorious, this takes a closer look at our Roads, Avenues, Groves, Gardens, Hills and Lanes. Among the many fascinating facts, find out why t...

Bestselling author and quiz master Christopher Winn is here to test your general knowledge of Britain with over 1000 quiz questions to perplex and puzzle about our glorious islands. Covering a myriad of subjects including history, cathedrals, sports, records, modern Britain, royalty, people, places, deeds, discoveries and disasters, there is something to test everyone from Britain's brainiest boffins to the quiz beginner.Featuring a range of q...

Weihnachten ist das größte Fest der Welt. Doch was macht seine besondere Faszination aus? Wie kommt es, dass Menschen aller Glaubensrichtungen und auch Nichtgläubige das eigentlich christliche Ereignis zelebrieren? Was hat es mit unseren vielen Traditionen und Bräuchen auf sich? Inwiefern unterscheiden sich diese von Land zu Land - und wo haben sie ihren Ursprung? >Das Weihnachtsbuch< vereint spannende Geschichten, Mythen und Fun-Facts rund u...

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London, the English, Irish and Scottish followed and he has recently published books on the Lake District, Yorkshire and the River Thames alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets ...

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London followed as well as books on the English, Scottish and Irish, alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England and London. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets quiz questions for television as well as for the Daily ...

HISTORY / Social History

Facts and stories about Britain's royal past and how this history manifests itself in the traditions of the present.

A walking guide to London, which takes the reader through the history of the Victorian age in the capital. Covers everywhere from Kensington to Westminster, with illustrations by Mai Osama. From the author of "I Never Knew That About London".

A beautifully packaged miscellany of stories about England's country churches and the rich history which surrounds them. Organised by county, it includes black and white line illustrations. 'Winn is expert in selecting the right architectural oddity or historical curiosity' "The Times

A treasure trove of fascinating trivia about the city that never sleeps Did you know: • Grand Central Terminal is the largest railway station in the world. • Columbus Circle is the point from which all official distances to and from New York are measured • When Queen Elizabeth II visited Trinity Church in 1976, she was presented with 279 peppercorns in back rent • Macy's owns almost a full city block…but not the real estate its famous s...

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London followed as well as books on the English, Scottish and Irish, alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England and London. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets quiz questions for television as well as for the Daily ...

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London, the English, Irish and Scottish followed and he has recently published books on the Lake District, Yorkshire and the River Thames alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets ...

This irresistible miscelllany unearths the enthralling stories, firsts, birthplaces, legends and inventions that shape the country's rich and majestic history. To uncover the spellbinding tales that lie hidden within Scotland's wild and romantic shores and to tread in the footsteps of her villians and victors, is to capture the spirit of this fascinating country and bring every place you visit to life.

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London followed and he has recently published books on the English and Irish, alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross, and sets quiz questions for television as well as for the Daily M...

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London, the English, Irish and Scottish followed and he has recently published books on the Lake District, Yorkshire and the River Thames alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets ...

Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about London in this enthralling miscellanyTravelling through the villages and districts that make up the world's most dynamic metropolis, Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey around London to unearth the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city's compelling and at times turbulent past. See the Chelsea river views that inspired Turner and fin...

Keine Beschreibung.

Keine Beschreibung.

A fascinating journey through the lesser known details of Irish historyPacked full of myths, legends, inventions, and adventures, I Never Knew That About Ireland visit's each of the island's four provinces, unearthing hidden gems of history. Discover where ideas were born, where dreams were inspired, and where unforgettable figures from Ireland's past now slumber. Did you know.... That the holy mountain Croagh Patrick is where St Patrick is sa...