I Never Knew That About England

Every county in England is a treasure trove of riveting tales, waiting to be discovered. The waiting is over. I Never Knew That About England is crammed with legends, firsts, supremes, unusuals, gossip, inventions, birthplaces and resting places - all the best facts and adventures from throughout England, from the Dark Ages up to today.

Visit each county in turn and discover where history and legends happened; where ideas and inventions were created; where dreams took flight; where famous figures were born and now rest from their labours. A pantheon of writers and artists, thinkers and inventors, heroes and villains have lived and toiled in this beautiful country. Remarkable events, exciting adventures and deeds both noble and dastardly have all taken place with England as their backdrop. This book seeks out their heritage, their monuments, their memories and their secrets.

I Never Knew That...

* the first garden gnome in England appeared in Northamptonshire
* Leicestershire is home to the largest bell foundry in the world
* Cockayne Hatley in Bedfordshire is the last resting place of Peter Pan's beloved Wendy
* the world's first true aeroplane flight took place over Yorkshire