Why Is Downing Street Painted Black?
and 364 other fun london facts
$31.19
- Hardcover
384 pages
- Release Date
25 February 2026
Summary
‘Jonnie made me see London through new eyes.’ James Corden
‘A charming and surprising alternative tour of London. We loved this book’ Map Men
Jonnie ‘is a conduit for the city’s soul, distilling its chaotic history into digestible, engaging narratives’ *The Times*
Have you ever tried to find a street named Bond Street? (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist!)
Did you know you can’t dine for 13 at the Savoy? At least …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008730185 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008730180 |
| Author: | Jonnie Fielding |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | Mudlark |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 490g |
| Dimensions: | 222mm x 141mm x 36mm |
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Critics Review
‘Jonnie made me see London through a whole new set of eyes, the beauty in every corner of it. He is full of intrigue, facts and fun, and has been a huge part of my love for the place I now call home.’ James Corden
About The Author
Jonnie Fielding
Jonnie Fielding is the Director of the Bowl of Chalk walking tours, which is in the top 0.8% of London’s tour companies. He has been featured on Radio 4, The Independent, The Guardian, Time Out and others.
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