London, A Very Peculiar History

London, A Very Peculiar History
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Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages : 188
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ISBN-10 : 9781908759139
ISBN-13 : 1908759135
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Book Synopsis London, A Very Peculiar History by : Jim Pipe

Download or read book London, A Very Peculiar History written by Jim Pipe and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charting the quirky past of one of the most important cities in the world, 'London, A Very Peculiar History' will challenge what you thought you knew about this great capital and blow your mind with things you most certainly didn't. From Roman roads to the congestion charge, this title takes a whistlestop tour of iconic London landmarks and eras, whilst poking its head round the corner of the back alleys to see what's really been going on behind the scenes. Alongside the Top Ten Tourist Attractions you'll find curious recipes for cockney food (such as jellied 'iwz'), descriptions of London's 'lost buildings', and lists of royal residences, famous markets and classic film scenes featuring London landmarks. With humourous cartoon-style illustrations and amusing captions and speech bubbles, 'London: A Very Peculiar History' tells the untold tale of Britain's greatest tourist attraction, busiest commercial district and home to the Royals.


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