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Uncover London's hidden gems and untold tales in this captivating guide to the city's secret history and overlooked wonders. The capital itself is a vast museum, brimming with fascinating stories etched into its very fabric. From peculiar street names to ancient trees, and from repurposed wartime relics to subtle symbols on everyday objects, London's streets, parks, and buildings harbour a wealth of intriguing details often missed by the casual observer.
This sumptuously illustrated tome serves as your key to decoding the metropolis, revealing a treasure trove of historic features and curiosities. Discover the origins of cattle troughs on your daily commute, learn why bollards resemble inverted cannons, and unravel the mystery of Victorian stink pipes. With each page, you'll gain the tools to decipher London's secret language and unearth a plethora of hidden spots ripe for exploration.
Complete with detailed maps, this guide transforms the city into an open-air exhibition. Don your sturdiest footwear and prepare to embark on an adventure through the streets of London, viewing the capital through an entirely new lens. Whether you're a seasoned Londoner or a curious visitor, this book will unveil the museum you never knew existed right beneath your feet.
Book ISBN: | 9780711277557 |
Book Author: | Jack Chesher |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Frances Lincoln |
Book Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
Book Dimensions: | 167 x 217 x 22 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-04-06 |
Book Pagination: | 176 pages, 100+ color illustrations |
Book Weight: | 580g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’