{"product_id":"the-little-history-of-worcestershire-9781803991207","title":"The Little History of Worcestershire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive history of Worcestershire, from Roman times to the Civil War, including the stories of its people, who worked in coal mines, iron foundries, salt works, and carpet factories, and who played a part in historic events. It also highlights the contributions of well-known politicians, musicians, and poets to the county's story. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 03 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: The History Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis concise book presents a comprehensive history of a county that boasts a rich tapestry of stories, spanning thousands of years. From the Roman era when three major roads crisscrossed its terrain to its involvement in the Civil War, Worcestershire has witnessed a remarkable journey through time. The people of the county, engaged in diverse occupations such as coal mining, iron foundries, salt works, nail production, needle manufacturing, and carpet weaving, have their own captivating tales to tell. Some of these individuals played pivotal roles in historic events, including two brothers who embarked on the historic voyage of the Mayflower and three brothers who were involved in the notorious Gunpowder Plot. Worcestershire is also graced with the presence of renowned politicians, musicians, and poets, each of whom has made significant contributions to the county's rich narrative. Their stories are intricately woven within the pages of this remarkable \"little history.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 294g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 205 x 133 x 19 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781803991207\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanessa Morgan","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44429419741434,"sku":"9781803991207","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1691164450319_book.jpg?v=1691267555","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-little-history-of-worcestershire-9781803991207","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}