Description
Each of the United Kingdom's 124 postcode areas has a story to tell, and so Mark Mason has embarked on a tour of the country, immersing himself in Britain's history on a journey from AB to ZE. Whilst on the lookout for interesting place names and monuments, Mason paints an affectionate portrait of Britain in the 21st century and his travels offer the perfect opportunity to delve into our countries bizarre and interesting history, including the discovery of what the Queen keeps in her handbag, why the Jack Russell has a white coat and Oscar Wilde's unconventional method of posting a letter.