Marion Field
Secret Bracknell
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445651422
- author:
- Marion Field
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 1.4 x 23.6 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Photography, , Marion Field,Secret Bracknell,Amberley Publishing,1445651424,Local History, Names & Genealogy,Europe - Great Britain,Social History,History,Berkshire,History: World,History / Britain, Ireland,HISTORY /
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bracknell's rich history stretches back to Saxon times, with a royal charter from AD 942 mentioning 'Bracken Head'. This fascinating town has evolved over the centuries, from a popular hunting ground for kings and queens to a hub of crime and intrigue.
Secret Bracknell uncovers many of the little-known stories hidden beneath the surface of this modern town. From royal visitors and highwaymen to murders and ghostly encounters, discover the secrets that lie behind Bracknell's seemingly ordinary streets.
This book delves into the lesser-known aspects of Bracknell's history, revealing a complex and intriguing past that is waiting to be uncovered.