The Little Book of Leicestershire

THE LITTLE BOOK OF LEICESTERSHIRE is a compendium full of information which will make you say, 'I never knew that!' Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about Leicestershire's famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its 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 in to 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. AUTHOR: Natasha Sheldon studied Ancient History and Archaeology at Leicester and Bristol Universities in the UK. She was awarded the Arnold Wycombe Gomme prize for Ancient History and holds a BA honours in Ancient History and Archaeology and a MA in Ancient History and Historiography. 50 b/w illustrations

NATASHA SHELDON lives in Leicester and studied Ancient History and Archaeology at the city’s university. Passionate about local history, archaeology and travel writing, she is the author of Not a Guide to Leicester and Leicester in 100 Dates, and is also the columnist for the online site Decoded Past.

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