London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers

<p><b>See 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!</b> <p/> London is famous for its museums each one full of treasures and relics - but <b>the biggest museum in the capital is the city itself. </b>From 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<b> rich history hidden in the oft-overlooked details</b> of the city's streets gardens parks and buildings. </p><p> This<b> richly detailed and beautifully illustrated</b> book provides a <b>miscellany of historic features and curiosities to spot</b> as you wander around the capital. Whether you've always wondered why there are<b> cattle troughs on your route to work</b> why <b>bollards often look like upside down cannons </b>or 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<b> treasure trove of hidden spots to explore.</b> <p/> The book comes complete with <b>maps so you can spot these details yourself</b> on walks through the capital. </p><p> So pop on a sturdy pair of shoes and get ready to turn the city into the museum you never knew you had. </p>