Secret London: Exploring the Hidden City, with Original Walks and Unusual Places to Visit

by Andrew Duncan

Overview

In more than 20 miles of original walks, distinguished historian Andrew Duncan uncovers London’s best-kept secrets. From ancient waterways and the vast network of tunnels that weave their way beneath the city’s streets to easily missed courtyards and gardens—each walk is full of surprises.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566566360
Publisher:	Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/28/2009
Edition description:	New Updated Edition
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	643,793
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Andrew Duncan is a professional historian and expert on London. He has walked and guided popular tours in London for many years, always combining a love of places with a professional interest in their history. He is the author of numerous books including Walking London and Walking Village London.

Editorial Reviews

"Secret London uncovers inconspicuous gems and sheds light on the capital's hidden attractions"

"Andrew Duncan has a feel for the city and a knack of finding (and linking) major sights and forgotten corners which few can match"

"The essential companion for anyone who has 'done' London and seen Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other popular tourist sites. London historian, Andrew Duncan, uncovers the city's best-kept secrets and reveals its remarkable history... covers the network of tunnels beneath the city's streets, the seldom-seen rooftop gardens, the remains of Roman structures, hidden parks, alleys and courtyards, wartime shelters, even prison cells. The maps are particularly well done-easy to follow yet detailed."

From the Publisher

"Andrew Duncan has a feel for the city and a knack of finding (and linking) major sights and forgotten corners which few can match"

Journal of the London Society

"The essential companion for anyone who has 'done' London and seen Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and other popular tourist sites. London historian, Andrew Duncan, uncovers the city's best-kept secrets and reveals its remarkable history... covers the network of tunnels beneath the city's streets, the seldom-seen rooftop gardens, the remains of Roman structures, hidden parks, alleys and courtyards, wartime shelters, even prison cells. The maps are particularly well done-easy to follow yet detailed."

Travel Smart

"Secret London uncovers inconspicuous gems and sheds light on the capital's hidden attractions"

The Guardian