Book description
Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on an intriguing journey
through Britain's largest county, uncovering the hidden places,
legends, secrets and fascinating characters of this unique and
compelling piece of England. From England's largest vale and northern
Europe's largest gothic cathedral to Britain's oldest city, Yorkshire
is home to some of Britain's best architecture, most ravishing scenery
and is the cradle of some of our country's most influential and
individual characters.
You will discover the only clog factory in the world, the first
English actor to win an Oscar, the world's oldest association football
club and largest expanse of medievel stained glass. This gem of a book
will act as a wonderfully surprising and highly entertaining guide to
one of England's best loved counties.
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, Scottish 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 Mail
and the
Daily Telegraph
. He is married to artist Mai Osawa, who illustrates all the books in
the series. His website is www. i-never-knew-that. com
