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Mingle with the most impressive handlebar moustaches in the country, pay your respects at the dog cemetery in Hyde Park, visit a masonic temple, take trapeze lessons in a former power station, pray in a floating church, sail on a disused reservoir, discover the stone from which Arthur dreaw Excalibur, admire the sacred penis of a pharaoh, have a game on the City’s last bowling green, examine a cucumber straightener, a stuffed mermaid or a cow’s heart, go stargazing at Greenwich Observatory …
Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, London still reserves any number of hidden treasures for those who know how to wander off the beaten track.
An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew London well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city.
Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, London still reserves any number of hidden treasures for those who know how to wander off the beaten track.
An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew London well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city.
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135 of 141 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the sort of book I've been waiting for for years. Whether you live in London or are just visiting for a short time, there will be something to delight you here. Forget all the usual tourist attractions and discover little-known museums, architectural gems, hidden oddities, and many snippets of fascinating trivia about the weird and wonderful history of the city. It will make you wander the streets looking at things with frsh eyes, and will make you determined to visit practically every place mentioned. I immediately bought a further three copies to distribute to friends and family! Completely brilliant.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for a friend who was moving to London to live but hadn't much money, so thought she could get more out of London for free. Having seen it, I then bought myself a copy. Divided into areas, there's an unusual choices of museums, buildings and street furniture, ranging from the smallest police station, to the traffic light tree, a bingo hall with glamorous surroundings and various gardens and cemeteries. There is something for everyone and not all are charged for. It also gives you a potted historical background where necessary or other sites to see nearby on other pages and all are plotted out on maps to aid planning. Includes unusual diners and an alphabetical index.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great little book which will open your eyes to the streets around London. I now find myself scanning the streets for bits of history in the oddest of places. Thoroughly enjoyable. My only critisism is that I came across not one but several obvious proof reading errors.
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Brilliant for lovers of our great city
If you love London, love exploring or want to motivate yourself to get out and try new things this is a great little book with some real gems to explore. Well worth purchasing!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Robert A. Lugg
Boring London
After reading the reviews on Amazon for this book I thought it would be a good investment, clearly other people have a different interpretation of whats "interesting" and "quirky". Read more
Published 2 months ago by AMGriff
secret london
what a great book fall of interesting places to visit never knew there was so many hidden places to view and go
Published 2 months ago by T. J. French
great gift
This has become my go-to gift for so many people now and theyre all loved it. i liked it as soon as i saw it featured the barbican conservatory which i loved so much when i had... Read more
Published 3 months ago by monkey
Fantastic Book
A great collection of sites to visit! this book will be apart of every trip we make to the city!
Published 3 months ago by Rebecca
Something Completely Different
"Secret London - an unusual guide" is not your average guide book - but it is filled with out of the norm places-whether you visit them or not these places making an interesting... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Barbara D. Zambrana
Brilliant book
A must read for Londoners and visitors who are interested in this topic as it is something we do not hear.... Would recommend to families and friends
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. H. A. Owen
Good but prices are out of date
I've lived in London most of my life and always tried hard to see out of the way places. Even so, I found plenty of new ones in here. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. O'Reilly
Full of ideas for days out in Big London
I regularly turn to this book when seeking inspiration for a day out and am always pleasantly surprised at the result.
Published 4 months ago by Cornish Maid
A Fascinating Guide
This book is one that you should have with you whenever you go to London. It is full of interesting places to visit, off the beaten track. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mad Ma
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