The Book Of Lists London Paperback / softback
by Nick Rennison
Paperback / softback
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Why did London Underground once employ a one-legged man to ride up and down the escalators at Earl's Court tube station?
What did Hitler plan to do with Nelson's Column? Why is London's only medieval mummy a prostitute named Clarice la Claterballock?
How did a beer flood in Tottenham Court Road drown nine people?
Where can you see a pair of Queen Victoria's knickers?Containing chapters covering London past and present; buildings and streets; famous and unexpected Londoners; arts, literature and crime; plus much much more, the 180 lists will amaze, amuse and inform.
More than simply a keepsake for tourists, every self-respecting Londoner needs this book.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:320 pages
- Publisher:Canongate Books Ltd
- Publication Date:26/04/2007
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- ISBN:9781841959344
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:320 pages
- Publisher:Canongate Books Ltd
- Publication Date:26/04/2007
- Category:
- ISBN:9781841959344
