Charting the quirky past of one of the most important cities in the world, London: A Very Peculiar History will challenge what you thought you knew and blow your mind with things you most certainly didn\"t. From Roman roads to the congestion......

When the Tudors weren\"t otherwise occupied with beheading wives and enemies, they were threatening to, or earning themselves nicknames like \\\"Bloody Mary\\\" and \\\"The 9 Day Queen\\\". This very peculiar history tells their story,......

Welcome to Castle de Chevalier, home of Duke Roland in the year 1280. The medieval castle is a powerful stronghold that controls and protects the countryside—but it\"s much more than a fortress filled with soldiers. The lord, his family, and......

Here stands the Castle de Chevalier, a powerful fortress from the year 1280. It\"s home to Duke Roland, his family, his brave knights, and his many servants. All it needs is some children to come visit and fill in every room with their reusable......

Welcome to 51 Orchard Avenue, home to a wealthy family called the Sullivans. The date is 1888. This is an extraordinary house, with many rooms and plenty going on - and even more to play with....

In Cricket, A Very Peculiar History Jim Pipe uniquely explores one of this nation\'s greatest and the second biggest spectator sport on the planet. From the hazy bat-and-ball origins of the game to the biggest celebrity players of today, this book is a fascinating insight into the popular sport....