The Scarborough Book of Days

Taking you through the year day by day, The Scarborough Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the town. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Scarborough's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, industrial, military and sporting history of the region, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

About the author

Robert Woodhouse was a teacher for more than 25 years, and currently tutors adults in local history courses throughout the north east. He is the author of 30 books on regional history, including The York Book of Days and Haunted Stockton. He lives in Middlesbrough.

Summary

Taking you through the year day by day, The Scarborough Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the town.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Woodhouse
• Publisher: The History Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.2013
• EAN: 9780752476490
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-7649-0
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 170 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 363 g
• Series: Book of Days; Book of Days
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories