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London's Secret Square Mile - The Secret Alleys, Courts & Yards of London's Square Mile (Hardcover, 2nd edition) Loot Price: R318
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London's Secret Square Mile - The Secret Alleys, Courts & Yards of London's Square Mile (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

William Russell

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The streetscape of London's historic square mile has been evolving for centuries, but the City's busy commercial heart still boasts an extensive network of narrow passages and alleyways, secret squares and half-hidden courtyards. Most are ancient survivors dating back to medieval times or earlier, their colourful and evocative names recalling old taverns, trades and City traditions. Others commemorate individuals associated with the seemingly unstoppable rise which has seen the area around an old Roman wharf become the global financial powerhouse that London is today. Maintaining that position means that few of these old rights of way have escaped the attention of developers, but their survival rate has been surprisingly good. Because of this, hidden behind the glass, steel and stone of the banks and big business, these little corners continue to bear witness to nearly 2,000 years of British history.

General

Imprint: The History Press Ltd
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: August 2021
First published: 2011
Foreword by: William Russell
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Edition: 2nd edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-7509-9717-1
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General
Books > Humanities > Archaeology > General
Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
Books > History > History of specific subjects > Local history
LSN: 0-7509-9717-6
Barcode: 9780750997171

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