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London Lore: The legends and traditions of the world´s most vibrant city
Steve Roud
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Description for London Lore: The legends and traditions of the world´s most vibrant city
Paperback. In which part of North London were wild beasts once thought to roam the sewers? Why did 1920s working-class Londoners wear necklaces of blue beads? Who was the original inspiration for the 'pearly king' costume? This enchanting guide discusses the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city. Num Pages: 464 pages, col. Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 35. Weight in Grams: 454.
In which part of North London were wild beasts once thought to roam the sewers?
Why did 1920s working-class Londoners wear necklaces of blue beads?
Who was the original inspiration for the 'pearly king' costume?
And did Spring-heeled Jack, scourge of Victorian London, ever really exist?
Exploring everything from local superstitions and ghost stories to annual customs, this is an enchanting guide to the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city.
Product Details
Publisher
Cornerstone
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099519867
SKU
V9780099519867
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About Steve Roud
Steve Roud recently retired from his position as Local Studies Librarian for the London Borough of Croydon and has served as Honorary Librarian of the Folklore Society for over fifteen years. He has been researching British folklore for over thirty years and is the joint author of the Oxford Dictionary of English Folklore. His other books include the Penguin Guide ... Read more
Reviews for London Lore: The legends and traditions of the world´s most vibrant city
a wonderful collection of stories and legends, to be recommended to anyone who is at least half in love with the dark side of London's past.
Peter Ackroyd
The Times
[An] absorbing compendium by folklore expert Steve Roud. He excavates the history of the capital, from obscure suburban streets to famous sites like the Tower of London ... Read more
Peter Ackroyd
The Times
[An] absorbing compendium by folklore expert Steve Roud. He excavates the history of the capital, from obscure suburban streets to famous sites like the Tower of London ... Read more