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A Miscellany Of Britain

Being British is about tolerance, decency and the determination to talk about the weather on all occasions as well as a tendency, when a stranger stands on one's foot, to apologize.' Martin Bell A Miscellany of Britain is a unique collection of entertaining information from many different sources, which adds up to an illuminating snapshot of the country and its people. Where else in one place could you discover the origins of driving on the left, the lives and times of Britain's greatest adventurers and explorers, advice for making the perfect cup of tea, a list of sports the Brits invented and when the faggot was at its most popular as a foodstuff? A Miscellany of Britain covers the geography, history and culture of the British Isles, taking you from the Domesday Book to the
speeches of Winston Churchill via Dolly the sheep, the Sunday roast, Alfred Hitchcock's darkest thoughts and strange folk customs that have survived the centuries. This is the ideal book for anyone interested in Britain and all things British.
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Being British is about tolerance, decency & the determination to talk about the weather on all occasions as well as a tendency, when a stranger stands on one's foot, to apologize.' Martin Bell A Miscellany of Britain is a unique collection of entertaining information from many different sources, which adds up to an illuminating snapshot of the country & its people. Where else in one place could you discover the origins of driving on the left, the lives & times of Britain's greatest adventurers & explorers, advice for making the perfect cup of tea, a list of sports the Brits invented & when the faggot was at its most popular as a foodstuff? A Miscellany of Britain covers the geography, history & culture of the British Isles, taking you from the Domesday Book to the speeches of Winston Churchill via Dolly the sheep, the Sunday roast, Alfred Hitchcock's darkest thoughts & strange folk customs that have survived the centuries. This is the ideal book for anyone interested in Britain & all things British.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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