The A-Z of Curious Suffolk : Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics (Paperback / Softback)Sarah E. Doig

Discover the secrets and oddities of Suffolk in “The A-Z of Curious Suffolk: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes, and Eccentrics” by Sarah E. Doig. This book takes you on a journey through the rolling countryside and along the coast of Suffolk, uncovering its mysterious past. From the punishments meted out to adulterers and fornicators, to the oddities like porcelain incendiary bombs, Sarah presents an alphabetical collection of strange, spooky, and intriguing facts about the county. Delve into the history of the ancient game of dwile flonking, read what famous writers like Pepys and Defoe had to say about Suffolk cheese, learn about the tower built to curry favor with the monarch, and discover the story of the self-taught archaeologist who made a groundbreaking discovery. This is a book to be enjoyed, one page at a time.