{"product_id":"little-book-of-armagh","title":"Little Book of Armagh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eArmagh hosted the first-ever All-Ireland Road Bowls Championship in 1963. Armagh’s Danny McPartland was the winner, beating Derry Kenny of Cork on the final shot by just 11 yards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn July 1926 William McCrea, a farmer from Loughgall, claimed to have reached the grand old age of 107.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 1894 there was concern about a marked increase in the prevalence of lunacy in Armagh. It was suggested that one of the causes was drinking poor-quality tea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere you will find out about Armagh’s history, its proud sporting heritage, its castles and great houses, and its famous men and women.\u003c\/strong\u003e You will also glimpse a darker side to Armagh’s past through tales of poverty, famine and tragedy. From quaint villages to bustling towns, this book takes you on a journey through the Orchard County and its vibrant past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490343887221,"sku":"9781837052622","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781837052622.jpg?v=1786442233","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/little-book-of-armagh","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}