Gregor Stewart
Secret St Andrews
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445661865
- author:
- Gregor Stewart
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 1.8 x 16.8 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Photography, , Gregor Stewart,Secret St Andrews,Amberley Publishing,1445661861,Local History, Names & Genealogy,Europe - Great Britain,History,Central Scotland,History: World,History / Britain, Ireland,HISTORY / Europ
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
St Andrews, Scotland's most famous golfing destination, holds a darker secret. For centuries, it was a hotbed of ecclesiastical power struggles and double-crossings, with nefarious characters vying for control. This fascinating history is revealed in "Secret St Andrews", which delves beneath the surface of the town to uncover its lesser-known and less savoury past. The book explores connections between St Andrews and the Knights of St John, as well as a meridian line laid by James Gregory that pre-dates Greenwich by 200 years. It also examines the macabre side of the town's history, including executions using an early version of the guillotine and the fates of those accused of witchcraft and heresy. By shedding light on St Andrews' hidden past, "Secret St Andrews" offers a unique perspective on this attractive university town.
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