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Mar 2023
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815. A River Avon Year: The Wildlife & H...

Luke Thompson
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My dad has written a new book and he's come on the podcast to tell us about it. The book follows the path of the river Avon as it flows through the middle of England, telling stories of key moments in British history, nature and the current condition of Britain's rivers.

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A River Avon Year: The Wildlife and History of Shakespeare's Avon by Rick Thompson is available now!👇

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