
Return to London
Terence Jenkins(Author)
Matador (Publisher)
Published on 28. July 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
164 pages
978-1-78306-470-0 (ISBN)
Description
Full of entertaining bite-size chunks of London's history, this book tells tales that will inspire you to explore a place you thought you knew. In this historical handbook, author, journalist and London guide Terence Jenkins hopes that the tales of England's capital city will inspire readers to explore this unique part of our country. It is a place rich in history and known for its extensive culture. Following the success of Another Man's London, he gives us an idiosyncratic look in bite-sized chunks of London's exciting history that are fascinating and easy to read. Amongst other characters you will meet Bulbous Betty and the Black Prince who had a surprising effect on the course of London's history. Discover why 100 shrouds were requested and what really happened to that polar bear in Piccadilly...Find out who was exiled in SE19, and what was all the fuss about a fig leaf? The book was written to follow Jenkins' trilogy of London books, Another Man's London, London Lives and London Tales, and also as a return to the city following his explorative book Further Afield.
Not just an entertaining read but also an educational pocket guide, Return to London covers some of the unique facts about London's history that have largely remained unknown.
Not just an entertaining read but also an educational pocket guide, Return to London covers some of the unique facts about London's history that have largely remained unknown.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Market Harborough
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Troubador Publishing
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 127 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78306-470-0 (9781783064700)
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After more than 30 years as a teacher, Terence Jenkins retired and decided to try something else. His love of literature and history, coupled with curiosity about people and places make him an ideal guide and this an ideal guide book. You will find the answers to the above questions and many more in this fascinating, illustrated collection. It is a perfect companion for a stroll or post-prandial relaxation in an armchair.