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The A-Z of Curious London

2013-07-01 History
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Release : 2013-07-01
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Book Synopsis The A-Z of Curious London by : Gilly Pickup

Download or read book The A-Z of Curious London written by Gilly Pickup. This book was released on 2013-07-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spooky, gruesome, weird but true things about one of the world's greatest cities come alive in The A-Z of Curious London. Discover London's tiniest house, a 4,000-year-old mouse made from Nile clay, and have a giggle at things people leave on London's transport (including false teeth, a human skull and a park bench - yes, really.) Why did a dentist keep his dead wife on view in a shop window? Where did a shopkeeper murder 150 customers? Which Queen showed her bosom to an Ambassador? Why was a man arrested for wearing a top hat? In the City proper, why is no thoroughfare called a road? To sum up, eccentrics, legends, folklore, murders, scandals, ghosts, incredible characters and oodles of wow factor, it's all here.

The A-Z of Curious Flintshire

2015-04-01 History
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Release : 2015-04-01
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis The A-Z of Curious Flintshire by : David Rowe

Download or read book The A-Z of Curious Flintshire written by David Rowe. This book was released on 2015-04-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flintshire, the northern gateway to Wales, is a county rich in heritage. It is home to ancient artefacts, medieval buildings and country houses, and has had many fascinating residents such as the grand old man of politics, W.E. Gladstone, and the famous naturalist and writer, Thomas Pennant. As with much of Wales, Flintshire is also a place of myth and legends, from missing monks to maids in wells. This wonderful compendium of curious anecdotes and curiosities relates tales from the county’s rich history. Splendidly illustrated, it is great for dipping into, but can equally be enjoyed from cover to cover.

A Dictionary of Victorian London

2006-08-01 History
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Release : 2006-08-01
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Victorian London by : Lee Jackson

Download or read book A Dictionary of Victorian London written by Lee Jackson. This book was released on 2006-08-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderful A–Z of the fascinating world of Victorian London, full of amazing facts and curious humour.

A Curious Guide to London

2014-05-22 History
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Release : 2014-05-22
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis A Curious Guide to London by : Simon Leyland

Download or read book A Curious Guide to London written by Simon Leyland. This book was released on 2014-05-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

London

2012-07-31 History
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Release : 2012-07-31
Genre : History
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Book Synopsis London by : Mark Ford

Download or read book London written by Mark Ford. This book was released on 2012-07-31. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of poems about London, organized chronologically from John Gower (14th century) to Ahren Warner (1986-)

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