A Grim Almanac of York

A Grim Almanac of York
Author: Alan Sharp
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2015-05-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750964561


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This day-by-day account of gruesome tales from York’s past reveals the seedy underbelly of what was historically the most important city in the North. Inside these pages you will find true stories of murder and intrigue, battles and conspiracies, witches and religious martyrs, gruesome executions and horrible accidents. Read about Margaret Clitherow, tortured to death for her beliefs, Richard Scrope, the archbishop executed for treason, and of course the notorious highwayman Richard ‘Dick’ Turpin and his moonlight ride.If you have ever wondered what nasty goings-on occurred in the York of yesteryear, then read on ... if you dare!


A Grim Almanac of York
Language: en
Pages: 261
Authors: Alan Sharp
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-05-04 - Publisher: The History Press

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This day-by-day account of gruesome tales from York’s past reveals the seedy underbelly of what was historically the most important city in the North. Inside
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Pages: 220
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Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-02-29 - Publisher: The History Press

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Pages: 320
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