{"product_id":"9781803994277-little-book-of-staffordshire","title":"The Little Book of Staffordshire","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors to Staffordshire and locals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eA gravestone in the churchyard of St Edwards at Leek suggests that the deceased died at the ripe old age of 438!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ashes of Hanley-born Sir Stanley Matthews are buried beneath the centre circle at Stoke’s Britannia Stadium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sun sets twice in Leek each summer solstice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSarah Westwood from Lichfield was the last woman to be executed at Stafford Gaol, in 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Little Book of Staffordshire\u003c\/em\u003e is a compendium of fascinating information about the county, past and present.\u003c\/strong\u003e It contains a plethora of entertaining facts about Staffordshire’s famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its towns and countryside, history, natural history, literary, artistic and sporting achievements, customs ancient and modern, transport, battles and ghostly appearances. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the county. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40992758628449,"sku":"9781803994277","price":9.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_30139820.jpg?v=1726731922","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781803994277-little-book-of-staffordshire","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}