London Inn Signs
Will be published approx. on 28. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7524-3833-7 (ISBN)
Description
Illustrated with over 100 photographs, this work presents inn signs from notable historic inns in London and offers an insight into the stories behind the signs. It aims to discover the origins of the inn names. It is suitable for anyone wanting to follow a historic trail of London's inns, and to local history groups who organise such walks.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7524-3833-7 (9780752438337)
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Person
JOAN ALCOCK has a PhD in archaeology, is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the author of Life in Roman Britain. Until recently she was a Principal Lecturer at South Bank University, where she lectured on history and the history of food, and where she is now an Honorary Visiting Fellow. Her extensive travels in Europe and the Far East have contributed to her writing.