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The Little Book of Cambridgeshire
By Caroline Clifford and Alan Akeroyd
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The Little Book of Cambridgeshire is a compendium full of information which will make you say, ‘I never knew that!’ Contained within is a plethora of entertaining stories about the county and its famous - and occasionally infamous - men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, its customs and traditions, its transport and leisure, and a few ghostly appearances. Compiled by two knowledgeable local historians, this is 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.
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CAROLINE CLIFFORD is an experienced historian who has written several books on the history of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. She is the Local Studies Librarian at the Cambridge Collection at Cambridge Central Library.
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