Full to bursting with snippets of Portsmouth's history for any and every occasion!
Taking you through the year day by day, The Portsmouth Book of Days contains a quirky, eccentric, amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on, or reflect, the social and political history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Portsmouth's archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.
AUTHOR: John Sadden is a Portsmouth local through-and-through, from birth to higher education to working life. He has spent a career immersed in the world of local and specialist libraries, academia, research and writing.
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John Sadden Imprint: The History Press Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: New edition Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
ISBN:9781837052608 ISBN 10: 1837052603 Series:Book of Days Publication Date:02 April 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
John Sadden is a Portsmouth local through-and-through, from birth to higher education to working life. He has spent a career immersed in the world of local and specialist libraries, academia, research and writing.