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Book SynopsisBestselling author Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey around London to discover the unknown tales of our capital''s history. Travelling through the villages and districts that make up the world''s most dynamic metropolis I Never Knew That About London unearths the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city''s compelling, and at times, turbulent past.
See the Chelsea river views that inspired Turner in his final years and find out where London''s first nude statue is. Explore London''s finest country house in Charlton and unearth the secrets of the Mother of Parliaments . Spy out the village that gave its name to a car and the Russian word for railway station. Discover which church steeple gave us the design of the traditional wedding cake, where the sandwich was invented and where in Bond Street you can see London''s oldest artefact. Visit the house where Handel and Jimi Hendrix both lived. Climb the fam
Trade Review
A delightful and informative addition to the capital's literary legacy...I Never Knew that about London will not fail to enhance months, even years, of gentle urban exploration...Any number of morning or weekend outings can be constructed from these rich pages...Winn's touch is always light, and his knowledge is never overbearing, so the selections and observations remain unfailingly interesting -- Rory MacLean * Guardian online *
