I Never Knew That About London
$49.66
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
3 December 2007
Summary
An enthralling miscellany of fascinating facts about London, in bestselling format
Bestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey around London to discover the unknown tales of our capital’s history. Travelling through the villages and districts that make up the world’s most dynamic metropolis, I Never Knew That About London unearths the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures, and birthplaces that shape the city’s compelling, and at time…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780091918576 |
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| ISBN-10: | 009191857X |
| Author: | Christopher Winn |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 3 December 2007 |
| Weight: | 382g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 146mm x 28mm |
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Critics Review
A delightful and informative addition to the capital’s literary legacy…I Never Knew that about London will not fail to enhance months, even years, of gentle urban exploration…Any number of morning or weekend outings can be constructed from these rich pages…Winn’s touch is always light, and his knowledge is never overbearing, so the selections and observations remain unfailingly interesting – Rory MacLean * Guardian online *
About The Author
Christopher Winn
Christopher Winn’s first book was the bestselling I Never Knew That About England. Volumes on Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London, the English, Irish and Scottish followed and he has recently published books on the Lake District, Yorkshire and the River Thames alongside an illustrated edition of I Never Knew That About England. A freelance writer and collector of trivia for over 20 years, he has worked with Terry Wogan and Jonathan Ross and sets quiz questions for television as well as for the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph. He is married to artist Mai Osawa, who illustrates all the books in the series.
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