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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 prehistoric tree trunks – there is a rich history hidden in the oft-overlooked details of the city's streets, gardens, parks and buildings.
This richly detailed and beautifully illustrated book provides a miscellany of historic features and curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital. Whether you’ve always wondered why there are cattle troughs on your route to work, why bollards often look like upside down cannons or 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 a treasure trove of hidden spots to explore. The book comes complete with maps 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 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.
ContentsIntroduction 6I. Stepping Through Time 1 0i. Laying Foundations (ad 47–1066) 12ii. Crowns and Christendom (1066–1666) 15iii. London Ascendant (early 1600s–1837) 24iv. The Imperial City (1837–1914) 39v. War and Resurgence (1914–) 49vi. Walk I: Tower Hill Station to Liverpool Street Station 54II. Cracking the Capital’s Code 56i. What’s in a Name? 58ii. Deciphering Symbols 68iii. Home Is Where the Art Is 84iv. Set in Their Ways 98v. Walk II: Tottenham Court Road Station to Trafalgar Square 104III. Part of the Street Furniture 106i. Getting From A to B 108ii. At Your Convenience 118iii. It’s a Sign 140iv. Walk III: London Bridge Station to Borough Station 146IV. It’s Only Natural 148i. London’s Rivers: Lost and Found 150ii. Flora and Fauna 156iii. Walk IV: Westminster Station to Berkeley Square 164General Index 167Index of Postcodes 172Biographies 174
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