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York

by Terry Deary · 2005

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Terry Deary offers a whistle-stop tour of York's foul but fascinating history including details of the deadly diseases that plagued the city, why the vicious Vikings made such an impression and the truth about the criminal characters of Turpin and Fawkes.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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EnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
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childrens
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short · 96 pages

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