Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: London is a unique collection of strange laws, heroic deeds, surprising revelations and other quirky stories that have shaped the unique history of Britain's capital. London's long history is an extraordinarily rich source of amazing facts, whether your interest is political, social, architectural or historical, you will find a variety of topics in this alternative guide to London. Brief, accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The amazing and extraordinary facts series presents interesting, surprising and little-known facts and stories about a wide range of topics which are guaranteed to inform, absorb and entertain in equal measure. As you discover London past and present, you'll find the answers to these and many more intriguing questions. . What are the secrets of old London Bridge? . Who was Big Ben? . Are Dick Whitington and his cat fact or fiction? . How the posh streets got their names . Can The Magnificent Seven really be blamed for burying Karl Marx, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Emily Pankhurst! AUTHOR: Stephen Halliday is a historian specialising in British and industrial history. He is an authority on the history of London, and is the author of London Underground 9781910821442 and London At War 9781910821084 in Rydon's bestelling Amazing and Extraordinary Facts series. Stephen contributes articles and reviews to magazines such as Literary Review, BBC History and History Today. Stephen lives in Cambridge.
