London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers
The Sunday Times Bestseller
$24.69
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
25 April 2023
Summary
See London in a completely new light in this guide to the city’s hidden secrets, untold stories and special places laden with history which you can discover for yourself! London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and relics - but the biggest museum in the capital is the city itself.
From the stories behind unusual street names, to the trees in our parks; railings made from recycled WWII stretchers, to shrapnel damage on walls; the hidden symbols on post boxes, to pr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780711277557 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0711277559 |
| Author: | Jack Chesher, Katharine Fraser |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Frances Lincoln |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 25 April 2023 |
| Weight: | 582g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 168mm x 217mm |
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Critics Review
The London Society - “In its 165 pages, the book manages to pack in a heap of information and Jack is sensible in acknowledging that some things may be urban myths or that we simply don’t know their true origins. As well as a standard index, there is a listing by postcode which I think is a splendid idea in these days of phone maps. Beautifully illustrated by Katherine Fraser… A great addition to the library of London loves.”
Jack Chesher
Jack Chesher grew up in Essex, and exciting day trips to London have always been part of his life. After graduating from Bristol University, where he studied history, he finally took the plunge and moved to the capital in July 2020. A passion for walking and history inspired him to launch @LivingLondonHistory in September 2020. Documenting his journey to discovering the city’s fascinating and vibrant past by exploring its streets, he believes London itself is the greatest museum of all.
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