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    The Channel Islands Book of Days

    By Mark Brocklesby

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    About this ebook

    Taking you through the year day by day, The Channel Islands Book of Days contains quirky, eccentric, amusing and important events and facts from different periods in the history of the islands. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of the Channel Island's archives and covering the social, criminal, political, religious, industrial and sporting history of the region, it will delight residents and visitors alike.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe History Press
    Release dateAug 1, 2013
    ISBN9780752494166
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    The Channel Islands Book of Days
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    Mark Brocklesby

    Mark Brocklesby is a musician, engineer and producer with over 25 years of experience recording in the studio and on location. Currently a Senior Lecturer at Point Blank Music School in London, and a freelance practitioner working out of Le Mob Studios, also in London, Mark runs BigSmoke Studios and specialises in recording

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