Intriguing, amusing and fantastic true tales from Norfolk. Norfolk's spectacular coastline, quaint villages, historic houses, bustling market towns and meandering rivers all provide the perfect backdrop for some of the most curious tales from across the centuries. Which eccentric cleric's final words were 'Did I make the front page?' Which annual race's participants only eat lettuce? Why on earth is there an elephant on one Norfolk village sign? Where is the most accident-prone church in the county? Which wealthy banker and philanthropist's mansion was reportedly used as a signalling point for German submarines during the First World War? Where and why was the bowler hat invented? How did a single feather save a monarch? Which of Norfolk's heroes gives his name to an unlucky sporting score? The A-Z of Curious Norfolk will enthral both resident and visitor alike. It is a book to dip into, unless of course you can't wait to turn the page and read more! AUTHOR: Sarah E. Doig is a historical researcher and author, as well as a popular speaker on the local history circuit across East Anglia. Her interest in local history was sparked by genealogical research into her own family tree, which includes some wonderful characters who lived in Norfolk. To date, she has written eight local history books, on various subjects relating to Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. She also writes regular local history articles for magazines. 60 b/w illustrations
