In this lavishly illustrated book bestselling author Christopher
Winn takes you on a captivating journey around London. Travelling
through the villages and districts that made up the world's must
dynamic metropolis, I Never Knew That About London unearths the
hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and
birthplaces that shape the city's sometimes turbulent past. See the
Chelsea river views that inspired Turner in his final years.
Explore London's finest country house in Charlton and unearth the
secrets of the mother of Parliaments and discover the village that
gave its name to a car and the Russian word for station. With
gorgeous colour illustrations throughout, this miscellany reveals
the steeple which became the model for the traditional wedding
cake, the home of the sandwich, and the house which was home to
Handel and Jimi Hendrix. Brimming with facts, stories and snippets,
Winn provides a spellbinding insight into the history of London.
This beautiful book is guaranteed to inform and amuse in equal
measure.
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