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      Bizarre London: Discover the Capital’s Secrets & Surprises

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      A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing stories of London.

      A fascinating tour of London''s strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, myster...

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      Product ID:9781472109316
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Bizarre London
      Subtitle:Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises
      Authors:Author: David Long
      Page Count:272
      Subjects:European history, British & Irish history, London, Greater London
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing stories of London.

      A fascinating tour of London''s strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery and murder, this is a perfect companion for the curious Londoner.

      It includes:

      A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City''s Lost Tunnels and Citadels; The Ghost of a "She-Wolf; The Bawdy House Riots; The Story of ''Jack the Stripper''; The Atmospheric Railway; The Thames Ringway Bicycle Race; A Banker Hanged at Newgate; The Crossdressing Highwayman; Bluebottles, Rozzers and Woodentops; The Hidden Statue of a Beaver; The ''Belgravia of Death''; Whitehall''s Licensed Brothel; Pin-Makers, Mole-Takers and Rat Catchers; Drinking in ''The Bucket of Blood''; London''s Most Haunted House.

      All of London is here!


      Imprint Name:Constable
      Publisher Name:Little, Brown Book Group
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2013-10-17

      Additional information

      Weight292 g
      Dimensions201 × 140 × 21 mm