See London in a completely new light in this guide to the city' s hidden secrets untold
stories and special places laden with history which you can discover for yourself! London is
famous for its museums each one full of treasures and relics – but the biggest museum in the
capital is the city itself. From the stories behind unusual street names to the trees in our
parks railings made from recycled WWII stretchers to shrapnel damage on walls the hidden
symbols on post boxes to prehistoric tree trunks – there is a rich history hidden in the
oft-overlooked details of the city' s streets gardens parks and buildings. This richly
detailed and beautifully illustrated book provides a miscellany of historic features and
curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital. Whether you’ve always wondered why there
are cattle troughs on your route to work why bollards often look like upside down cannons or
wanted to know what a Victorian stink pipe is – this book will provide the tools to decipher
London’s secret code and introduce you to a treasure trove of hidden spots to explore. The
book comes complete with maps so you can spot these details yourself on walks through the
capital. So pop on a sturdy pair of shoes and get ready to turn the city into the museum you
never knew you had.
