London Stories Discover the City's Hidden Gems With the Original Walking Company

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Publisher's Synopsis

London Walks is the award-winning original walking tour company. Written by the expert and knowledgeable guides who lead the walks, London Stories is the perfect way to discover the rich history of London and its hidden gems, including:

Sinister London - haunted London and Jack the Ripper.
Literary London - from Shakespeare to Dickens.
Public Houses - the old pubs of Soho.
Mystery and Secrets - the city's hidden past.
A Tale of Two Cities - Westminster and the Square Mile.

Perfect for tourists who want to experience London life beyond Trafalgar Square as well as for Londoners keen to step off the Circle Line and discover the secrets on their own doorstep, London Stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the capital's rich history.

With photos, maps and illustrations to bring the stories to life, London Stories is for those who love London, written by those who know it best.

About the Publisher

Virgin Books

Our list is a diverse and far-reaching one. Primarily a non-fiction house, we publish across a broad range of subjects from popular science, humour and biography to health and lifestyle, TV tie-ins, sport and reference. We also publish a small dark-fiction list and series fiction. Our aim is to publish innovative, high-quality and commercial titles that make a difference. We also have a strong and exciting backlist containing names such as Charles Bukowski and Spike Milligan.

Book information

ISBN: 9780753515051
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: Virgin Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 914.210486
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 281
Weight: 218g
Height: 192mm
Width: 131mm
Spine width: 20mm