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A Curious Guide to London: Tales of a City Hardcover – October 1, 2014

by Simon Leyland (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 117 ratings
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An alternative guide to England's weird and wonderful capital city

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, this guide offers a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you may think you know, unearthing the capital's secrets and commemorating its rich, colorful 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.

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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Bantam Press
  4. Publication date
    October 1, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0593073231
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0593073230
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bantam Press (October 1, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593073231
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593073230
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 117 ratings

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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KikiLa
5.0 out of 5 stars Curiouser and Curiouser!
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015
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Amazing, curious and just plain interesting facts about one of the world's most fascinating cities! Cannot wait to visit London again and visit some of the places mentioned in this book.
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Lady Taz
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm loving it
Reviewed in Germany on May 19, 2021
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I just love this book..... London I'm coming :) ✈
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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm loving it
Reviewed in Germany on May 19, 2021
I just love this book..... London I'm coming :) ✈
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Luisa
4.0 out of 5 stars Per scoprire angoli insoliti di Londra
Reviewed in Italy on December 18, 2019
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Prodotto corrispondente alla descrizione. Guida alternativa a Londra. Consegna nell’ambito delle date indicate
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Claire H
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and curious
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2014
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Fascinating book. Full of intriguing tales about things and places in London that you would not normally think about or know are there. Good book to dip into for gems of information.
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Laura S.
5.0 out of 5 stars my daughter liked it
Reviewed in Germany on April 28, 2017
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Unique and fun guide, perfect for a teenager going to discover the beautiful London
Only one star to the postman that, to put the parcel in the mailbox, ruined the cover! :-(
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deb
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2014
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A snapshot of London's hidden history throughout time,a thoroughly good read and unlike many heavy going london guides. Perfect when in london and you wonder what has happened in your area
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