A History of London in 100 Places
- Authors
- Long, David
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Tags
- norman london , modern megaliths , victorian stations , roman londinium , georgian london , the great fire of london , roman barges , london between the wars , edwardian london , saxon burial grounds , the blitz , medieval plague pits , stuart london , victorian london , british history , history , tudor london , travel
- Date
- 2014-04-03T00:00:00+00:00
- Size
- 7.90 MB
- Lang
- en
Shaped by invasion, occupation and immigration, and upheavals as diverse as the Great Fire, the Blitz and the Big Bang, London’s history is unmatched for variety and drama. Sharing his passion and expert knowledge, David Long selects 100 places that best tell this incredible story. Discover Roman temples, Saxon burial mounds, frost fairs on the frozen Thames, Georgian windmills, and one old brown shoe, each with its own unique insight into a critical period of London’s evolution.
Whether you prefer to explore history on your feet or from an armchair, this little book will captivate and surprise, revealing oft-overlooked gems among the famous landmarks and the hidden stories locked within.