| Bloody London: 20 Walks in London, Taking in Its Gruesome and Horrific History Contributor(s): Fathers, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844865509 ISBN-13: 9781844865505 Publisher: Conway Maritime Press OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Walking - Travel | Europe - Great Britain - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.8" W x 5.7" (0.55 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An entertaining, beautifully illustrated and delightfully gruesome walking guide to London's horrific history. An entertaining, revealing and beautifully illustrated walking guide to London's horrific history, Bloody London features walks that take in everything from Jack the Ripper's haunts, to the 'Route of the Damned' from Newgate Prison to Tyburn, to Gangland London, to the plague outbreak hotspots and burial pits, to the key places involved in the Great Fire of London, plus many more iconic and delightfully gruesome moments in London's history. Each walk is beautifully illustrated with a map and gorgeous illustrations, and the book is perfectly pocket-sized so you can easily take it around with you as you go. David Fathers is the king of London walking guides, and Bloody London will delight both those who live in London and those visiting who are looking for a walking guide that's a little bit different. |