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 – butthe 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 prehistoric tree trunks – there is arich history hidden in the oft-overlooked detailsof the city's streets, gardens, parks and buildings.
Thisrichly detailed and beautifully illustrated book provides amiscellany of historic features and curiosities to spotas you wander around the capital. Whether you’ve always wondered why there arecattle troughs on your route to work, whybollards often look like upside down cannonsor wanted to know what a Victorian stink pipe is – this book will provide the tools to decipher London’s secret code, and introduce you to atreasure trove of hidden spots to explore.
The book comes complete withmaps so you can spot these details yourself on walks through the capital.
So, pop on a sturdy pair of shoes and get ready to turn the city into the museum you never knew you had.
Jack Cheshergrew 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, which currently has over 578k followers. Documenting his journey to discovering the city’s fascinating and vibrant past by exploring its streets, he believes London itself is the glãw
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