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Book SynopsisA peculiar can be defined as something that 'has eccentric or individual variations to the general or predicted pattern'. And, as it turns out, London is overflowing with them. This pocket-sized book will accompany you around the capital, guiding you from the tent-shaped tomb designed for Victorian explorer Sir Richard Burton by his widow, Isabel Arundel Gordon; to what may be the last surviving porter's rest in London; to a stone niche by a long-demolished foundling hospital where almost 15, 000 infants were discarded over the course of the 18th century. Sometimes heroic, sometimes tragic, often amusing and always unexpected, these so-called 'peculiars' bring colour to the fabric of London. Whether you are a lifelong resident or a visitor passing through,
London Peculiars is guaranteed to lead you on an adventure. Also in the series:
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Trade Review'As I read London Peculiars, I was impressed by the author's eye for detail. Many of his "peculiars" are hidden in plain sight, visible to anyone who explores with an enquiring mind. And that is partly the point of the book. Peter Ashley ends his introduction by saying, "And, of course, hopefully you will find curiosities of your own". Be inspired by this book, then enjoy the hunt for your own peculiars.' - World Wide Writers: Travels Around the Globe
'… a really interesting handbook for the offbeat explorers, armchair adventurers and admirers of the weird, mysterious, and fantastic. The author and photographer, Peter Ashley wrote this book after hearing about strange unheard places from random pub conversations and knowledgeable taxi drivers pointing him in Peculiar directions, discovering places within London, most of us would never know existed.' -- yeahlifestyle.com
