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A History of London in 100 Places
Author(s): David Long (Author)
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications
- Publication Date: May 6, 2014
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781780744131
- ISBN-13: 9781780744131
Book Description
Shaped by invasion, occupation, and immigration, by upheavals as diverse as the Great Fire, the Blitz, and the Big Bang, London’s history is unmatched for variety and drama. Choosing 100 places that best tell this incredible story, David Long shares his passion and expert knowledge of the city. From the early modern frost fairs, Victorian stations, and Saxon burial grounds to medieval plague pits, Roman barges, and modern business megaliths, each place gives a unique insight into a critical period of London’s evolution. With this detailed guide, readers will discover little-known gems among the famous landmarks and the hidden stories locked within. Illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white drawings and maps, this is the perfect companion for the armchair explorer as well as anyone wanting to discover the history of London with their feet.
Editorial Reviews
Review
The Book of the Week. Even the most eager historians will find their knowledge challenged by this new book about the capital.” Evening Standard on Spectacular Vernacular
The best possible start for anyone wishing to get off the beaten track and under the skin of the hidden city that is modern-day London.”
The Guardian on Hidden City“David Long deserves a lifetime achievement award for outstanding services in the field of disseminating superior London trivia…The dedicated London explorer could get much enjoyment from travelling around town, reading the entries ‘on location’.” –
The LondonistAbout the Author
Writer and journalist David Long writes regularly for The Times (London) and the London Evening Standard, as well as for TV and radio in the U.K. The author of a number of books on London, including Tunnels, Towers, and Temples and The Little Book of London, he lives in London.
