Tales from Peterborough and the Nene Valley
Whether you are a boater, angler, birdwatcher, rambler, love local history or just like reading great tales, this book is the invaluable companion to anybody who loves exploring Peterborough and the Nene Valley. The long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling The River Nene From Source To Sea, this time local author David Phillips concentrates on the people and places, from Roman times through to the present day. His subjects range from the area's forgotten Robin Hood's connections to Britain's Last Eel Catcher (and much, much more), all told in his inimitable style, which combines laugh-out-loud humour with solid, essential information on our local countryside and wildlife, including the best places to enjoy it (complete with detailed OS map references).This book is an essential read for anybody who loves Peterborough and the Nene Valley.