Why did London Underground once employ a one-legged man to ride up and down the escalators at Earl's Court tube station? What did Hitler plan to do with Nelson's Column? Why is London's only medieval mummy a prostitute named Clarice la Claterballock?
How did a beer flood in Tottenham Court Road drown nine people? Where can you see a pair of Queen Victoria's knickers?Containing chapters covering London past and present; buildings and streets; famous and unexpected Londoners; arts, literature and crime; plus much much more, the 180 lists will amaze, amuse and inform. More than simply a keepsake for tourists, every self-respecting Londoner needs this book.
| ISBN: | 9781847676665 |
| Publication date: | 31st August 2010 |
| Author: | Rennison, Nick |
| Publisher: | Canongate Books |
| Format: | Ebook |
Why did London Underground once employ a one-legged man to ride up and down the escalators at Earl's Court tube station? What did Hitler plan to do with Nelson's Column?
Book Of Lists London features in the following genres: Humour
Ebook. £7.19. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
Book Of Lists London was written by Rennison, Nick and published by Canongate Books
£7.19. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..