Dodger's Guide to London by Terry Pratchett

Dodger's Guide to London by Terry Pratchett

Author:Terry Pratchett
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781448174607
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK


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DID YOU KNOW?

The first bicycles cost the equivalent of about six months’ pay for a young man of modest income.

The cyclist sat very high, and if the front wheel got stuck in a rut, they were likely to be tipped headfirst over the handlebars – this was the origin of the term ‘taking a header’.

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Preserving one’s modesty

For the lady who was bold enough to take to two wheels, a bicycle was made available which had a special tilting saddle so that her dress would not be caught when mounting. A ‘safety cycling skirt’ could also be purchased from a limited number of tailors.



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