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I Never Knew That About London
Christopher Winn
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Description for I Never Knew That About London
Hardcover. Takes us on a journey around London to discover the tales of the capital's history. This work aims to unearth the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city's past. It contains stories and snippets providing an insight into what has shaped the capital. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 208 x 29. Weight in Grams: 408.
Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey around London to discover the unknown tales of our capital's history. Travelling through the villages and districts that make up the world's most dynamic metropolis I Never Knew That About London unearths the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city's compelling, and at times, turbulent past. See the Chelsea river views that inspired Turner in his final years and find out where London's first nude statue is. Explore London's finest country house in Charlton and unearth the secrets ... Read more
Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey around London to discover the unknown tales of our capital's history. Travelling through the villages and districts that make up the world's most dynamic metropolis I Never Knew That About London unearths the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city's compelling, and at times, turbulent past. See the Chelsea river views that inspired Turner in his final years and find out where London's first nude statue is. Explore London's finest country house in Charlton and unearth the secrets ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Ebury Press
Number of pages
304
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780091918576
SKU
V9780091918576
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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Christopher Winn
Christopher Winn's first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London, the English, Irish and Scottish followed and he has recently published books on the Lake District, Yorkshire and the River Thames alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England. A freelance writer and collector of trivia ... Read more
Reviews for I Never Knew That About London
A delightful and informative addition to the capital's literary legacy...I Never Knew that about London will not fail to enhance months, even years, of gentle urban exploration...Any number of morning or weekend outings can be constructed from these rich pages...Winn's touch is always light, and his knowledge is never overbearing, so the selections and observations remain unfailingly interesting
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