Mckie's Gazetteer: A Local History of Britain

Mckie's Gazetteer: A Local History of Britain

by David Mc Kie (Author)

Synopsis

McKie's Gazetteer takes its readers on a journey through the hidden history of Great Britain. From Castle Dangerous in South Lanarkshire to Defiance Platform in Cornwall, David McKie relates the anecdotes and arguments, heroes and villains that comprise Britain's rich local history. Read of the tragic demise of Mr Marvell (Andrew's father) in the Humber; discover where the only Knockin Shop in the country remains open; or wonder at the tale of Sir William the Kent Messiah, who, armed with two pistols, a sword and a bugle, claimed that he was the reincarnation of Christ and then murdered the local plumber wielding his warrant for arrest. David McKie's search for Britain's best-kept secrets will entertain and enthral in equal measure.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 668
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Published: 01 Aug 2010

ISBN 10: 1848874421
ISBN 13: 9781848874428
Book Overview: Now in trade paperback, this panoramic celebration of the historical and geographical gems diversity of Britain is a must-have for anyone with an interest in English heritage and local history.

Media Reviews
Glorious . . . cherishable and unusual. Daily Telegraph
Author Bio
David McKie was deputy editor of the Guardian from 1975 to 1984 and wrote both its 'Smallweed' and 'Elsewhere' columns. His book Jabez: The Rise and Fall of the Victorian Rogue was shortlisted for the Whitbread Biography Award and the Saga Award for Wit. Great British Bus Journeys: Travels through Unfamous Places was published by Atlantic Books in 2006.