The Celebrated Pedestrian and Other Historical Curiosities

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BBC History Magazine

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BBC Books
15 January 2015

General & world history

The first ever miscellany from the team at BBC History Magazine

Who is the Downing of Downing Street? What did the first illuminated adverts in Piccadilly Circus advertise? Was Oliver Cromwell actually Welsh? Questions like these and many more are answered in this, the first ever miscellany from the editors of BBC History Magazine.

The Celebrated Pedestrian - the title refers to people in Victorian times who walked for sport - collects a wide variety of historical facts and curiosities, helping to uncover little-known truths (Who was the richest man who ever lived?) and debunk myths (Was there one man who survived both the sinkings of the Titanic and the Lusitania?) from ancient times to the present day.

Also including a collection of fascinating lists (Top 10 famous riots! Top 10 writers who were banned by the Vatican!) and 'This Day in History' features, The Celebrated Pedestrian is the perfect gift for trivia fans and history buffs alike.

By: BBC History Magazine
Imprint: BBC Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 156g
ISBN: 9781849909716
ISBN 10: 1849909717
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 January 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Celebrated Pedestrian and Other Historical Curiosities

The perfect Christmas book, compiled by the editors of BBC History Magazine. The Celebrated Pedestrian is a miscellany of historical facts and curiosities which uncovers little-known truths, debunks myths - or simply entertains. The Oldie