Published by Methuen London 1990, 1990
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Published by Methuen, publishers, London - first edition, 1990
ISBN 10: 0413185400 ISBN 13: 9780413185402
Seller: Book Orphanage, McCrae, VIC, Australia
hardcover, 6½" x 9½", with dust jacket 352 pages For fifteen years Brian Johnston presented BBC Radio 4's 'Down Your Way'. From the wealth of material collected for the programmes, he has here selected the most interesting and unusual items to represent the whole range of subjects covered, from history, architecture, ancient ceremonies, traditions, unusual customs, folklore, forgotten crafts, jobs and pastimes to the origins of many well-known phrases. Includes 78 illustrations. LOOSELY INSERTED: Brian Johnston's obituary, 1912-1994, from The Age, Melbourne, dated 7 January 1994. VERY GOOD book in VERY GOOD unclipped dust jacket.