A marvellously entertaining and instructive read - a compendium of facts and anecdotes that offers an exciting new kind of guide to England

-Simon Jenkins

Christopher Winn has done us all a great service. No need anymore to be tongue tied, nothing to throw into the conversation. His books are so informative and interesting!

-Sarah Kennedy

A treasure trove of unknown delights

-Terry Wogan

A Beautiful guide to the lore of the villages, towns and cities of England. After reading about each county, I want to pack the car and go there immediately. It's a Christmas pudding of a book, immensely rich

-Guy Browning, The Times

Winn's touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting

-Guardian

delightfully eccentric...full of fascinating trivia

-Sunday Express

fascinating encyclopaedia informs and amuses in equal measure

-Cambridge Life

hoard of fascinating facts, tantalising tales and titillating trivia

-The Lady