Bizarre London: Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises - David Long - Books - Skyhorse Publishing - 9781628738254 - February 4, 2014
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Bizarre London: Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises

David Long

Bizarre London: Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises

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 anyone curious about London.

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!

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released February 4, 2014
ISBN13 9781628738254
Publishers Skyhorse Publishing
Pages 256
Dimensions 137 × 201 × 25 mm   ·   317 g
Language English  

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