London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers

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Beschreibung

<p><b>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!</b><br><br> London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and relics – but <b>the biggest museum in the capital is the city itself. </b>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<b> rich history hidden in the oft-overlooked details</b> of the city's streets, gardens, parks and buildings.</p><p>This<b> richly detailed and beautifully illustrated</b> book provides a <b>miscellany of historic features and curiosities to spot</b> as you wander around the capital. Whether you’ve always wondered why there are<b> cattle troughs on your route to work</b>, why <b>bollards often look like upside down cannons </b>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<b> treasure trove of hidden spots to explore.</b><br><br> The book comes complete with <b>maps so you can spot these details yourself</b> on walks through the capital.</p><p>So, pop on a sturdy pair of shoes and get ready to turn the city into the museum you never knew you had.</p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780711277557

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

214 x 168 x 22 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

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