Bizarre London: Discover the Capital's Secrets & Surprises

ISBN: 1510742115

Author: Long, David

Condition: New

A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing stories of London.A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery, and murder, this is a perfect companion for anyone curious about the captivating capital. Learn why London buses are red, the citys cabbie slang, its weirdest wills, and the maddest buildings never built. Take a trip around one of the worlds most beloved cities and discover the bizarre history of its pubs, graveyards, tube stations, parks, and palaces-its London as youve never seen it before.Bizarre London includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's Lost Tunnels and Citadels; The Ghost of a She-Wolf; The Bawdy House Riots; The Story of Jack the Stripper; The Atmospheric Railway; The Thames Ringway Bicycle Race; A Banker Hanged at Newgate; The Crossdressing Highwayman; Bluebottles, Rozzers and Woodentops; The Hidden Statue of a Beaver; The Belgravia of Death; Whitehalls Licensed Brothel; Pin-Makers, Mole-Takers and Rat Catchers; Drinking in The Bucket of Blood; and London's Most Haunted House.All of London is here!