
London's Lost Rivers
A Surface Dweller's Guide
Tom Bolton(Author)
Strange Attractor Press
Published on 8. September 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-907222-03-0 (ISBN)
Description
A series of walks along the routes of eight lost rivers in London, with richly detailed anecdotes outlining the history of each river's route, origins and decline.When we think of London's river, the vast thoroughfare of the Thames immediately springs to mind. But this ancient city was built around other rivers too - and traces of these still remain, for those who know where to look.London's Lost Rivers takes the reader on a series of walks along the routes of eight lost rivers, combining directions for walkers with richly detailed anecdotes outlining the history of each river's route, origins and decline.Tom Bolton reveals a secret network that spreads across the city, from picturesque Hampstead in the North to the hidden suburbs of South London, and runs beneath some of London's most iconic and historic sites.These London pasts are brought to vivid life, populated by characters both famous and infamous, including politicians, forgers, actors, architects, athletes, monarchs and murderers.Evocative, witty and engaging, London's Lost Rivers invites both visitors to the city and lifelong Londoners to explore another side of London and its rich history, whether on foot or in the imagination.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
19 s/w Abbildungen, 8 farbige Abbildungen
8 color illus., 19 b&w illus.
Dimensions
Height: 165 mm
Width: 108 mm
Weight
274 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-907222-03-0 (9781907222030)
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