Discovering London Curiosities

By John Wittich

This book introduces readers to a different side of London than the one they may already know, revealing a city full of curiosities and peculiarities, stories that have largely been left untold, and features that go unnoticed. Objects that are passed everyday without a second glance come alive in this little guide for both the visitor or the most seasoned Londoner; the statue of Charles I at Charing Cross which was melted down by a blacksmith after his execution - or was it? Or the Aldgate Pump with its strange tasting water - where did it come from originally? Around every corner in London there is a history to be told, and John Wittich guides us through hundreds of London curiosities, arranged in chapters which make interesting walks for exploring certain parts of London.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0747807604
• ISBN13: 9780747807605
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Shire Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 4.3" x 6.9"