Smith, Mary
Secret Dumfries (Secret)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445674988
- author:
- Smith, Mary
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dumfries, in south-west Scotland, has a rich and complex history. While much of its past is well-documented, there are also many secrets hidden away. This book explores some of the lesser-known aspects of the town's history, revealing tales of intrigue and grisly events. From the burning of nine witches on the Whitesands in 1659 to the last public hanging of a woman in Scotland, Mary Timney, held in Dumfries in 1862, the town's past is marked by both dark and lighter moments. Local author Mary Smith and photographer Keith Kirk take readers on a fascinating journey through the town's history, uncovering stories that have been overlooked or forgotten. The book also delves into more unusual aspects of Dumfries' history, such as the introduction of turnips courtesy of King Gustav III of Sweden and the presence of an exiled Norwegian Army during the Second World War. With its unique blend of history, photography, and local insight, this book offers a fresh perspective on a town with a rich and complex past.
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