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Hidden Treasures of London: A Guide to the Capital's Best-kept Secrets by Michael McNay (Hardcover, 2015)
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Hidden Treasures of London: A Guide to the Capital's Best-kept Secrets. Nobody could deny that London is one of the most culturally and architecturally rich places in the world.
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The secret history of London, as told by some of its less familiar sights- from Aeroville, Hendon to the zodiacal clock of Bracken House, and from Alexander Pope's grotto to the ruined Epstein sculptures of Zimbabwe House. A beautifully illustrated guide to over 400 of London's lesser-known cultural gems.Nobody could deny that London is one of the most culturally and architecturally rich places in the world. We cannot think of it without calling to mind buildings such as the Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral, monuments such as Nelson's Column and the Cenotaph, and the incredible collections of museums such as the V&A and Natural History Museum. But such glories can make us overlook some of the other, less obvious wonders that the city has to offer. In Hidden Treasures of London Michael McNay has collected these more esoteric attractions, highlighting masterpieces and locations of significance the length and breadth of the city and its suburbs. In some cases an entire building may draw his attention; perhaps a beautiful church tucked away on a backstreet or an unobtrusive townhouse which lodged some great figure. In other cases it may be only a particular object or feature; a display of photographs, or some particularly fine relief sculpture. In every case McNay describes the subject at hand in vivid detail and provides the reader with the cultural and historical context needed to fully appreciate it. However well you may think you know the capital, Hidden Treasures of London is certain to unlock more of its secrets to you, leading you away from well-trodden tourist destinations to explore the amazing secret history of this great city.Product Identifiers
PublisherCornerstone
ISBN-139781847946171
eBay Product ID (ePID)221305916
Product Key Features
Number of Pages592 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHidden Treasures of London: a Guide to the Capital's Best-Kept Secrets
Publication Year2015
SubjectHistory
TypeTextbook
AuthorMichael Mcnay
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height240 mm
Item Weight1508 g
Item Width165 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorMichael Mcnay
TopicTravel Guide
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- 16 Jan, 2023
Hidden Treasures of London
Really interesting. Makes for plenty of places to explore.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
