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Bloody British History Southampton Paperback – Illustrated, 12 Jun. 2013

by Penny Legg (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars 13 ratings
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The people of Southampton have had a lot to put up with over the centuries. If the Danes of French weren't attacking it, pirates from further along were. Treasonous plots were hatched behind its ancient walls and mutiny hit its shipping. This book looks at such bloody events as the Black Death in the city, what happens when you cross a king, the ill-fated Titanic and the Blitz. Yes, the best bits of Southampton's history are surely the bloodiest!
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    12 Jun. 2013
  4. Dimensions
    15.24 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    0752471104
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0752471105
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PENNY LEGG is a writer and photographer, resident in Southampton. A former Navy wife, she has accompanied her husband across the globe on diplomatic postings. A member of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists, the National Union of Journalists and the Bitterne Historical Society, she edits The Woman Writer magazine and tutors non-fiction for The Writers Bureau.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The History Press; Illustrated edition (12 Jun. 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0752471104
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0752471105
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 13 ratings

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Penny Legg

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Author and historian Penny Legg is the author of twelve non-fiction titles, with more on the way shortly, including a new book of hints and tips for writers. She is a popular public speaker on cruise ships and for associations such as the Women's Institute. She has a wide repertoire of entertaining subjects, ranging from the history of Southampton and British folklore to military and WW2 history. Penny is also an award-winning magazine editor and a University lecturer. As an Author Coach, Penny works with beginner writers to help them achieve their writing potential. She is the Author Coordinator of The War and Peace Revival, the world's largest military vehicle and vintage lifestyle show, and is a founding member of SO:To Speak, Southampton's festival of words. Penny is a member of The Society of Authors, the National Union of Journalists and the Society of Young Publishers. Never one to let the grass grow under her feet, she gained an MA in Publishing from Kingston University, London in 2018, co-establishing Sabrestorm Stories, her publishing company, with a business partner in 2019.

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  • Jim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2015
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    Fascinating. I remember some of it .....'cos I'm ancient.
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  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2016
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    Too basic if you want a thorough overview
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  • roger gover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2017
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    good
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  • Gail Ellis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2015
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    Fascinating!
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  • Olivia
    5.0 out of 5 stars BLOODY BRITISH HISTORY; SOUTHAMPTON published by History Press in 2013 Review by Josephine Shaw
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2014
    Southampton has a history of barbarity, sickness, pirates and other disasters. The stories of these events take the reader from 837 to 1944 D-Day when the onslaught against the Germans started. Southampton played a crucial part in that event. Throughout 1100 years the town was under assault from a great variety of attacks. World War II was the final bout in its history
    Thd Danes, followed by the Normans played havoc with the town and its inhabitants. Plagues, leprosy and the 'black death', are written in some detail giving a vivid idea of what people suffered. As a port Southampton was in line for health hazards brought in by ships as well as marauding armies and armadas. Kings and politics conntributed to the tide of difficulties for the people of this town which had been important for so many centuries. The tide of attacks had turned by the 18th century but there was still plenty of sickness, murder and other disasters.
    The book is a delight for people who are keen to know how Southampton, placed right in the middle of the south coast, has survived so many devastating events. Penny Legg's writing and excellent research has created a history of these events from a perspective of those times. Todoay it is a monument to the resilience of the generations who have played their part in developing what is now a thriving port and a major commerical centre.
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  • Donna E. Casey
    2.0 out of 5 stars Good, more history needed in areas.
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 June 2015
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    Would have liked more on the start of the Hundred Years' War and sacking of southern english ports. For such a large part of its history and effect on the area, it seems to briefly gloss over this episode.
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