Who were the Merchant Venturers? What does Brycy Stow mean? When did John Cabot set sail? Where did the slave ships sail from? Why were Bristolians excited in 1864? Peel open the pages to find out the answers! With a helpful timeline, fun first-hand accounts, cool old photographs of places you'll recognise and amazing top facts and information, you will discover things you never knew about your local town. Hometown History investigates the people and events that have defined your home town, and helps you discover the hidden history on your doorstep. This hardback book has 32 pages and measures: 27.5 x 22 x 0.7cm

 

This is number 2 in Hometown History .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2010 by Hometown World .

Keith Lye is a geographer and educationalist who has written many titles on his subject for children. He lives in London. Janine Amos is children's author specialising in environmental issues.