I Never Knew That About Wales

byChristopher Winn

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Praise for the I Never Knew That Series

'I never knew there was so much I never knew!' - GYLES BRANDRETH

'Winn's touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting' - THE GUARDIAN

Embark on a spellbinding journey around Wales with bestselling author Christopher Winn

Did you know…

… The Gower peninsula was the first British landscape to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
… The last invasion of Britain took place at Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, in 1797
… The Menai Bridge connecting Anglesey to Bangor is the world’s first iron suspension bridge

Visit St David’s, Britain's smallest city with its own twelfth-century cathedral slumbering in a sleepy hollow near the sea. Explore castles and fortresses from Chepstow and Beuamaris to Caernarvon, birthplace of the first Prince of Wales. Or browse through the world famous ‘town of books’ Hay-on-Wye.

This irresistible compendium of interesting facts and good stories will give you a captivating insight into the people, ideas and events that have shaped this beautiful country.

Featuring amazing facts as well as illustrations by artist Mai Osawa, this entertaining guide is the perfect accompaniment to a trip to Wales.

About Christopher Winn

Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London followed as well as books on the English, Scottish and Irish, alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England and London. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets quiz questions for television as well as for the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph. He was also the Associate Producer for a TV series by ITV on Great Britain. He is married to artist Mai Osawa, who illustrates all the books in the series. His website is http://www.i-never-knew-that.com.
Details
  • Imprint: Ebury Press
  • ISBN: 9781529994834
  • Length: 208 pages
  • Price: £16.99
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