Ben Le Vay's Eccentric London
a Practical Guide to a Curious City
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
20 April 2012
Summary
…meet a man who listens to tube trains from the road above with a large hearing-trumpet, the inventor who made giant ships out of ice, a chap who rides down the river in an Edwardian bath chair, the guy with the world’s biggest collection of pillar boxes… These are just a few of the colourful characters to be found in Eccentric London. This is an insider’s guide to the city by someone who has lived, loved, eaten, drank and worked in London for five decades. He takes you to the best and most …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781841623948 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1841623946 |
| Author: | Benedict Le Vay |
| Publisher: | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Imprint: | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Edition: | 3rd |
| Release Date: | 20 April 2012 |
| Weight: | 519g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 139mm x 34mm |
| Series: | Bradt Travel Guides (Bradt on Britain) |
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Critics Review
‘Those who read it are unlikely ever to look at London, or Londoners the same way again.’ Britain Calling ‘One of the best (guides to London).’ The Mayfair Times ‘Beautifully illustrated with lavish colour photography and black and white drawings. Worth buying for the front cover alone.’ Essex Courier ‘An endlessly fascinating book, written with huge charm, that explores the eclectic curiosities of London past and present.’ The Good Book Guide
About The Author
Benedict Le Vay
When he is not researching the underworld of British eccentricity, Benedict le Vay works as a sub-editor on the features section of a daily national newspaper. He is author of several Bradt guides: Ben le Vey’s Eccentric Britain and Britain from the Rails.
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