
London Peculiars
A Guide to the City's Offbeat Places
Peter Ashley(Author)
ACC Art Books (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 20. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-85149-918-2 (ISBN)
Description
A 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:
Vinyl London
ISBN 9781788840156
Rock 'n' Roll London
ISBN 9781788840163
Art London
ISBN 9781788840385
Reviews / Votes
'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 GlobeMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Woodbridge
United Kingdom
Product notice
With flaps
Illustrations
9
134 farbige Abbildungen, 9 s/w Abbildungen
9 Illustrations, black and white; 134 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 21 cm
Width: 15 cm
Weight
365 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85149-918-2 (9781851499182)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Peter Ashley
is an aficionado of English culture, having collaborated on, edited and written books such as
English Allsorts, Railway Rhymes
, and
Unmitigated England
. He spins historical fact into gripping stories, and his passion for the oddities that make this nation unique presents itself on every page.