London Lore
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London Lore
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Author : Steve Roud
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-03-31
London Lore written by Steve Roud and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-31 with Social Science categories.
In which part of North London were wild beasts once thought to roam the sewers? Why did 1920s working-class Londoners wear necklaces of blue beads? Who was the original inspiration for the 'pearly king' costume? And did Spring-heeled Jack, scourge of Victorian London, ever really exist? Exploring everything from local superstitions and ghost stories to annual customs, this is an enchanting guide to the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city.
The Secret Lore Of London
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Author : Nigel Pennick
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2016-03-24
The Secret Lore Of London written by Nigel Pennick and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-24 with History categories.
With a foreword by Iain Sinclair. London is an ancient city, whose foundation dates back literally thousands of years into the legendary prehistory of these islands. Not surprisingly it has accumulated a large number of stories, both historic and mythical, during this period, many of which, though faithfully recorded at the time, have lain almost forgotten in dusty libraries throughout the city. The Secret Lore of London is a guide to the legends, including a discussion of their importance as part of the oral tradition of Britain, combining Prehistoric, Celtic, Arthurian, Roman, Saxon and Norman levels - each of which has contributed to the many-layered life of the city. The first part contains a unique selection of essays (some printed here for the first time) by experts in their fields, each of whom possesses a unique interest in the legends of these islands, and who have written widely on associated themes. The second part of the book will consist of a Gazetteer of the sites mentioned which are still in existence, together with various other sites of associated interest, compiled by the Editor, the contributors, and members of the London Earth Mysteries Group. This part will be fully updated and extended to include many more sites. The result is a wide ranging and wholly fascinating book, with wide sales application possible. A series of appendixes will include William Stukley's extraordinary document The Brill, which relates to the ancient prehistoric sites around the area of present day St. Pancras, and excerpts from some of the best known 19th and early 20th century works on Legendary London by Lewis Spence and Harold Bayley Contributors to the book are: Nigel Pennick John Matthews Caroline Wise Caitlín Matthews Carol Clancy R.J. Stewart Bernard Nesfield-Cookson Gareth Knight Robert Stephenson Geraldine Beskin Chesca Potter William Stukeley Lewis Spence Harold Bayley Alan V. Insole Ross Nichols
London Recollected
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Author : Edward Walford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1873
London Recollected written by Edward Walford and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1873 with categories.
London Recollected
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Author : Walter Thornbury
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985
London Recollected written by Walter Thornbury and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with categories.
A New Book About London
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Author : Leopold Wagner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1921
A New Book About London written by Leopold Wagner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1921 with Bars (Drinking establishments) categories.
About inns, taverns and eatinghouses.
London Urban Legends
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Author : Scott Wood
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2013-11-01
London Urban Legends written by Scott Wood and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-01 with Social Science categories.
How long has a corpse been staring out at passengers on the tube? Was London Bridge really shipped abroad by an American thinking he'd bought Tower Bridge? Did the Queen really mix with the crowds as a princess on VE Day? And did Hitler actually want to live in Balham? Where are there razor blades hidden and where did all these parakeets come from? Did they really belong to Jimi Hendrix? Urban legends are the funny, frightening and fierce folklore people share. Just like the early folk tales that came before them, which were attempts to explain the spiritual world, these tales are formed from reactions to spectacular events in the modern world, and reflect our current values. From royal rumours to subterranean legends, Scott Wood has researched and written about them with a sense of wonder, humour and a keen eye. He finds the truth, the myth and the lies amongst these tales.
London Recollected
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1873
London Recollected written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1873 with London (England) categories.
A New Book About London
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Author : Leopold Wagner
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2015-06-26
A New Book About London written by Leopold Wagner and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-26 with Social Science categories.
Excerpt from A New Book About London: A Quaint and Curious Volume of Forgotten Lore During the whole progress of this work the author has had in mind only such aspects of Modern London as are not presented by the compilers of the guide-books. Descriptive accounts of churches, public buildings, the Halls of the City Companies, noble mansions, historic thoroughfares and the thousand and one other component features of "the Great Wen" have been studiously avoided. Neither has he concerned himself with those various phases of life amid the madding crowd in the Haunts of Mammon, the Emporiums of Commerce, the Promenades of Fashion and the avocations of the toilers and moilers "Down East" which engage the attention of so many practised penmen. In short, he can truly claim that A New Book About London breaks fresh ground. With very, very few exceptions the places of fascinating interest that go to make up these pages are not even mentioned in any similar work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
London Recollected
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Author : Edward Walford
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1873
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New Bk Abt London
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Author : Leopold 1858- Wagner
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2016-08-27
New Bk Abt London written by Leopold 1858- Wagner and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-27 with History categories.
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