I Never Knew That About Devon and Cornwall
$39.76
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
2 May 2026
Summary
Discover the incredible trivia and hidden stories of one of Britain’s best loved destinations, Devon and Cornwall.
Praise for the I Never Knew That Series:
“I never knew there was so much I never knew!” - Gyles Brandreth
“Winn’s touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting” - The Guardian
Did you know…
- The world’s first lift was installed at the Tresavean Mine in Cornwall in 1842.
- The oldest working lightho…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529980660 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529980666 |
| Author: | Christopher Winn |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 2 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 140mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
I never knew there was so much I never knew! * Gyles Brandreth *
Winn’s touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting * The Guardian *
Marvellously entertaining * Simon Jenkins *
A treasure trove of amazing facts and anecdotes * Aled Jones *
About The Author
Christopher Winn
Christopher Winn is the author of the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales and London followed, as well as books on the English, Scottish and Irish, alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England and London. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets quiz questions for television as well as for the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph. He was also the Associate Producer for a TV series by ITV on Great Britain. He is married to artist Mai Osawa, who illustrates all the books in the series.
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