Product Description
I Never Knew That About Devon and Cornwall
Author: Christopher Winn
Format: Hardback
Praise for the I Never Knew That Series
'I never knew there was so much I never knew!' — Gyles Brandreth
'Winn's touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting' — The Guardian
Discover the incredible trivia and hidden stories of one of Britain's best loved destinations, Devon and Cornwall
Did you know...
... The world's first lift was installed at the Tresavean Mine in Cornwall in 1842
... The oldest working lighthouse in England can be found in Devon
... The first transatlantic radio signals were sent from Cornwall
With more than 700 miles of coastline, two national parks and a never-ending debate over the correct way to prepare a cream tea, Devon and Cornwall are two of the best loved counties in Britain.
In the latest in his bestselling I Never Knew That trivia series, Christopher Winn goes beyond the famous landmarks to root out the hidden places, legends and human stories of Devon and Cornwall.
Featuring amazing facts as well as illustrations by artist Mai Osawa, this entertaining guide is the perfect holiday accompaniment to Britain's favourite destination.
About the Author
Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London followed as well as books on the English, Scottish and Irish, alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England and London. 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 was also the Associate Producer for a TV series by ITV on Great Britain. He is married to artist Mai Osawa, who illustrates all the books in the series. His website is http://www.i-never-knew-that.com.
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