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The A-Z of Curious London Gilly Pickup

The A-Z of Curious London By Gilly Pickup

The A-Z of Curious London by Gilly Pickup


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Summary

Discover London's tiniest house, a 4,000-year-old mouse made from Nile clay, and have a giggle at things people leave on London's transport (including false teeth, a human skull and a park bench - yes, really.) Why did a dentist keep his dead wife on view in a shop window?

The A-Z of Curious London Summary

The A-Z of Curious London: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics by Gilly Pickup

Spooky, gruesome, weird but true things about one of the world's greatest cities come alive in The A-Z of Curious London. Discover London's tiniest house, a 4,000-year-old mouse made from Nile clay, and have a giggle at things people leave on London's transport (including false teeth, a human skull and a park bench - yes, really.) Why did a dentist keep his dead wife on view in a shop window? Where did a shopkeeper murder 150 customers? Which Queen showed her bosom to an Ambassador? Why was a man arrested for wearing a top hat? In the City proper, why is no thoroughfare called a road? To sum up, eccentrics, legends, folklore, murders, scandals, ghosts, incredible characters and oodles of wow factor, it's all here.

About Gilly Pickup

Gilly Pickup is an internationally published features journalist and travel specialist who writes for a rainbow of titles including the Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, luxury, newsstand and specialist magazines. Gilly has three more books due to be published by The History Press. www.gillypickup.co.uk

Additional information

GOR006204560
9780752489681
0752489682
The A-Z of Curious London: Strange Stories of Mysteries, Crimes and Eccentrics by Gilly Pickup
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The History Press Ltd
20130701
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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