An all-new collection of London curiosities and secluded hidden gems that dig even deeper into the city's rich past.From the alleyways of Soho to the medieval remains of Moorgate, the second book from Sunday Times bestselling author Jack Chesher takes you on a journey through London and its history, showing you its hidden corners.Explore the fascinating history of the city with the creator of the ever-popular @LivingLondonHistory. Have you ever wondered where a notorious Victorian murderer was captured? Or in which backstreet you can find the pub that hid the masterminds behind the Great Train Robbery? Or perhaps which pocket park contains the remains of a great medieval monastery? Have your questions answered and let London: The Hidden Corners reveal the capital's unique and shadowy mysteries.Illustrated throughout and complete with a selection of maps to help you discover your new favourite locations, London: The Hidden Corners promises to bring the city to life for intrepid explorers and local Londoners alike.Whether you are new to the city or a seasoned traveller, London: The Hidden Corners is a must-have guide for anyone looking to uncover something beyond the familiar. So, in true @LivingLondonHistory style, turn the page and get ready to transform the city into the museum you never knew you had.

Autorentext

Jack Chesher grew up in Essex, and exciting day trips to London have always been part of his life. After graduating from Bristol University, where he studied history, he finally took the plunge and moved to the capital in July 2020. A passion for walking and history inspired him to launch @LivingLondonHistory in September 2020, which currently has over 578k followers. Documenting his journey to discovering the city’s fascinating and vibrant past by exploring its streets, he believes London itself is the greatest museum of all.  

Klappentext

Track down the last remanents of the notorious Marshalsea prison in a quiet Borough back alley and learn how it housed London's poorest debtors across its 500-year history. Meander your way down St. Michael's Alley, buried deep in a network of seventeenth-century streets near the Bank of England. Illustrated throughout, and complete with walking maps to help you track down key locations, this is a book to bring the city to life for intrepid tourists and Londoners looking for something beyond the obvious landmarks

Zusammenfassung
Delight in all the hidden spaces and curious corners that London has to offer with the Sunday Times bestselling author Jack Chesher, as he uncovers the city's best-kept secrets.

Inhalt

I. Alleys, Courtyards and Hidden Pubs 
Walk I: Piccadilly Circus Station to Belgravia
II. Room to Breathe and Contemplate
Walk II: Moorgate Station to Mansion House Station
III. Inns of Court
Walk III: Temple Station to City Thameslink Station
IV. Riverside Nooks 
Walk IV: London Bridge Station to Wapping 
V. Cultural Curiosities 
Walk V: Monument Station to Guildhall
General
Index
Index of Postcodes
Biographies