Ben Aitken: Unsung Cities

Sit back and celebrate the quiet brilliance of unfashionable places with Ben Aitken. The author of Times bestselling A Chip Shop in Poznan spent a year visiting 12 of the least popular spots in the UK and Ireland. Instead of partying in Prague or cruising the canals of Amsterdam he chose skiing in Sunderland, football in Wrexham and jellied eels in Chelmsford. His motivation? To uncover the gems and have a nice time. He discovered that anywhere – like anyone – can be interesting and enjoyable if approached in the right fashion.

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