{"product_id":"london-a-guide-for-curious-wanderers-the-sunday-times-bestseller-hardcover","title":"London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers: The Sunday Times Bestseller - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack Chesher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKatharine Fraser\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee London in a completely new light in this guide to the city's hidden secrets, untold stories and special places laden with history which you can discover for yourself!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and relics - but \u003cb\u003ethe biggest museum in the capital is the city itself. \u003c\/b\u003eFrom the stories behind unusual street names, to the trees in our parks; railings made from recycled WWII stretchers, to shrapnel damage on walls; the hidden symbols on post boxes, to prehistoric tree trunks - there is a\u003cb\u003e rich history hidden in the oft-overlooked details\u003c\/b\u003e of the city's streets, gardens, parks and buildings. \u003cp\u003e This\u003cb\u003e richly detailed and beautifully illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e book provides a \u003cb\u003emiscellany of historic features and curiosities to spot\u003c\/b\u003e as you wander around the capital. Whether you've always wondered why there are\u003cb\u003e cattle troughs on your route to work\u003c\/b\u003e, why \u003cb\u003ebollards often look like upside down cannons \u003c\/b\u003eor wanted to know what a Victorian stink pipe is - this book will provide the tools to decipher London's secret code, and introduce you to a\u003cb\u003e treasure trove of hidden spots to explore.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book comes complete with \u003cb\u003emaps so you can spot these details yourself\u003c\/b\u003e on walks through the capital. \u003cp\u003e So, pop on a sturdy pair of shoes and get ready to turn the city into the museum you never knew you had. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Chesher \u003c\/b\u003egrew up in Essex, and exciting day trips to London have always been part of his life. After graduating from Bristol University, where he studied history, he finally took the plunge and moved to the capital in July 2020. A passion for walking and history inspired him to launch @LivingLondonHistory in September 2020. Documenting his journey to discovering the city's fascinating and vibrant past by exploring its streets, he believes London itself is the greatest museum of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.88 x 8.52 x 6.62 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 09, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978529571117,"sku":"9780711277557","price":22.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/azY2c0xoYlNEbGUrbGdDZDFiWHl6UT09.webp?v=1775805660","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/london-a-guide-for-curious-wanderers-the-sunday-times-bestseller-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}