Prepare for a journey through time as Greg Jenner invites you to discover the extraordinary history hidden within everyday objects. From the TV made of biscuit tins to the curious use of cat poo to style hair - uncover the fun, silly and sometimes shocking tales behind the things you use daily.
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Text © 2022 Greg Jenner. Illustrations © 2022 Jenny Taylor.
From You Are History: From the Alarm Clock to the Toilet, the Amazing History of the Things You Use Every Day Written by Greg Jenner & Illustrated by Jenny Taylor. Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London, SE11 5HJ.
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