I Never Knew That About Devon and Cornwall

<b>Praise for the <i>I Never Knew That </i>Series</b><br><br><b>''I never knew there was so much I never knew!''</b> - GYLES BRANDRETH<br><br><b>''Winn''s touch is always light, and unfailingly interesting'' </b>- <i>THE</i> <i>GUARDIAN</i><br><br><b>Discover the incredible trivia and hidden stories of one of Britain''s best loved destinations, Devon and Cornwall</b><br><br>Did you know…<br><br><i>… The world’s first lift was installed at the Tresavean Mine in Cornwall in 1842<br>… The oldest working lighthouse in England can be found in Devon</i><br><i>… The first transatlantic radio signals were sent from Cornwall</i><br><br>With more than 700 miles of coastline, two national parks and a never-ending debate over the correct way to prepare a cream tea, Devon and Cornwall are two of the best loved counties in Britain.<br><br>In the latest in his bestselling <i>I Never Knew That</i> trivia series, Christopher Winn goes beyond the famous landmarks to root out the hidden places, legends and human stories of Devon and Cornwall.<br><br>Featuring amazing facts as well as illustrations by artist Mai Osawa, this entertaining guide is the perfect holiday accompaniment to Britain’s favourite destination.