A Curious Guide to London

From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, A Curious Guide to London takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you think you know, unearthing the capital's secrets and commemorating its rich, colourful and unusual history. Brimming with tales of London's forgotten past, its strangest traditions and its most eccentric inhabitants, this book celebrates the unique, the unusual and the unknown. Perfect for tourists, day-trippers, commuters and the millions of people who call London home, this alternative guidebook will make you look at the city in a whole new light.

Product details

• Authors: Simon Leyland, Leyland Simon
• Publisher: Bantam UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2014
• EAN: 9780593073230
• ISBN: 978-0-593-07323-0
• No. of pages: 240
• Dimensions: 132 mm x 206 mm x 22 mm
• Series: Bantam Press
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories; Travel > Travel guides > Europe; London, Greater London, TRAVEL / Europe / Great Britain, Travel writing, Travel and holiday guides, Tourism industry