Merseyside Tales: Curious and Amazing True Historical Stories by Ken Pye 2023 Hardcover

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Dewey Decimal: 942.75 brand: Hi-Story Press The Limited, T.H.E. Illustrator: Yes Author: Ken Pye Item Height: 0.8 in Item Width: 5.1 in Synopsis: Popular local historian and broadcaster Ken Pye has collected a further fifty tales to take you on another entertaining journey across the centuries, and around Liverpool and the towns and villages of Merseyside. His stories are a celebration of just how remarkable and endlessly interesting this community is. The weird and wonderful tales in this book are more intriguing than ever, and include Spiders and Other Giants; 'Roast Beef' - The Crosby Hermit; The Horrors of Crank Caverns; The Iron Men of Crosby; The Monster and the Ghost Ship; The Countess and the Murderous Footman; Cavern Club - Where Merseybeat was Born; The Black Rock Mermaid of old Wallasey; The Thugs of Willalloo; Bidston Hill and The Holy Grail; The Pyramid Tomb of Rodney Street; Everton Beacon Fires and Flags; The Iron Duke's Column; Glastonbury Thorn of Allerton; Run Over by The Rocket; True Inventor of Radio; and the Nude Bathers of the Pier Head., Popular local historian and broadcaster Ken Pye has collected a further fifty tales to take you on another entertaining journey across the centuries, and around Liverpool and the towns and villages of Merseyside. His stories are a celebration of just how remarkable and endlessly interesting this community is. The weird and wonderful tales in this book are more intriguing than ever, and include Spiders and Other Giants; 'Roast Beef' - The Crosby Hermit; The Horrors of Crank Caverns; The Iron Men of Crosby; The Monster and the Ghost Ship; The Countess and the Murderous Footman; Cavern Club - Where Merseybeat was Born; The Black Rock Mermaid of old Wallasey; The Thugs of Willalloo; Bidston Hill and The Holy Grail; The Pyramid Tomb of Rodney Street; Everton Beacon ~ Fires and Flags; The Iron Duke's Column; Glastonbury Thorn of Allerton; Run Over by The Rocket; True Inventor of Radio; and the Nude Bathers of the Pier Head. Language: English gtin13: 9781803992037 Publisher: Hi-Story Press The Limited, T.H.E. Item Length: 7.8 in Number of Pages: 192 Pages LC Classification Number: DA670.M4 Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Literary Collections, History ISBN-10: 1803992034 ISBN-13: 9781803992037 Publication Year: 2023 Topic: General, Europe / Great Britain / General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh Book Title: Even more Merseyside Tales! : Curious and Amazing True Tales from History Intended Audience: Trade Dewey Edition: 23 Format: Hardcover Item Weight: 10.4 Oz

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Even More Merseyside Tales! by Pye, Ken, ISBN 1803992034, ISBN-13 9781803992037, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

  1. Absolutely loved this book! Packed with fascinating, lesser-known stories from Merseyside’s past, it’s a must-read for history buffs and locals alike. Ken Pye’s engaging writing brings these curious tales to life—hard to put down! Perfect condition, arrived quickly. Highly recommend!

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