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County Tales
Tales of Old Northamptonshire
This book presents an illustrated collection of stories from Northamptonshire's past, full of humour, romance and drama, retold by well-known local author Marian Pipe.
128 pages, Paperback
First published October 2, 1990
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January 31, 2019
Interesting nuggets of history of the area.
Looking forward to spring so as to walk the trail of landmarks from the book as I walk back in time 😉.
Looking forward to spring so as to walk the trail of landmarks from the book as I walk back in time 😉.
July 9, 2023
Fascinating collection of tales from the county of my birth in the UK, although that momentous event does not appear. Perhaps, I should write that one myself?!
January 10, 2020
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This book is a fascinating account of local history and some wonderful stories that have been passed down through the generations.
The Rose of the Shires, as it is also known, is a large county stretching from Daventry in the south almost to Peterborough in the east. Full of charming villages and beautiful countryside, the County of Spires and Squires is historic, accessible, and yet sadly often overlooked.
In Tales of Old Northamptonshire, Marian Pipe has painstakingly collected stories, tales, myths, legends and anecdotes from every corner of the county. Lovingly edited and compiled together, the end result is a wonderful collection of stories telling tales that may otherwise have been lost to the passage of time.
Whether it's ghost stories or famous faces, life in ancient village communities or shocking crimes, Northamptonshire really does have it all - and this is the perfect opportunity to bring history back to life in full colour again.
This book is a fascinating account of local history and some wonderful stories that have been passed down through the generations.
The Rose of the Shires, as it is also known, is a large county stretching from Daventry in the south almost to Peterborough in the east. Full of charming villages and beautiful countryside, the County of Spires and Squires is historic, accessible, and yet sadly often overlooked.
In Tales of Old Northamptonshire, Marian Pipe has painstakingly collected stories, tales, myths, legends and anecdotes from every corner of the county. Lovingly edited and compiled together, the end result is a wonderful collection of stories telling tales that may otherwise have been lost to the passage of time.
Whether it's ghost stories or famous faces, life in ancient village communities or shocking crimes, Northamptonshire really does have it all - and this is the perfect opportunity to bring history back to life in full colour again.
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