London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers

Discover London like never before with this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated guide. Uncover the city's hidden secrets, untold stories, and special places laden with history that you can explore for yourself. Beyond the famous museums, the city of London itself is the greatest museum, filled with fascinating details often overlooked.

Explore London's Hidden History:

• Learn the stories behind unusual street names and the history of park trees.
• Discover details like railings made from recycled WWII stretchers and shrapnel damage on walls.
• Uncover hidden symbols on post boxes and ancient prehistoric tree trunks.
• Decipher the meaning behind cattle troughs, bollards resembling upside-down cannons, and Victorian stink pipes.

This book provides the tools to understand London’s secret code and introduces you to a treasure trove of hidden spots. Complete with maps, you can embark on walks to spot these historical curiosities firsthand. Turn the city into the museum you never knew you had!

Specifications:

• Brand: Frances Lincoln
• Author: Jack Chesher
• Illustrator: Katharine Fraser
• Binding: Hardcover
• Pages: 176
• Language: English
• Release Date: April 6, 2023
• Dimensions: 16.64 x 2.2 x 22.73 cm
• Weight: 626 g
• ISBN-10: 0711277559
• ISBN-13: 978-0711277557
• EAN: 9780711277557

Summary: Embark on a journey of discovery through London's streets, parks, and buildings with this essential guide for curious wanderers. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, it transforms everyday observations into fascinating historical insights.