Bloody London

Name: Bloody London
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781844865505
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20 Walks in London, Taking in its Gruesome and Horrific History

By David Fathers

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Summary

Bloody London is an entertaining and revealing walking guide that explores London’s grim history through twenty meticulously curated routes. From Jack the Ripper’s haunts and John Christie's house of horrors to plague outbreak sites and Great Fire landmarks, each walk uncovers the city’s most gruesome and iconic moments. Complete with beautifully detailed maps and illustrations, this pocket-sized guide makes history accessible and vivid for residents and visitors alike.
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This book is ideal for history enthusiasts, London residents, visitors seeking a unique walking experience, and fans of true crime and historical mysteries.

Discover the London's dark side with this entertaining, beautifully illustrated and delightfully gruesome walking guide to the capital's horrific history

Discover the London's dark side with this entertaining, beautifully illustrated and delightfully gruesome walking guide to the capital's horrific history

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An entertaining, revealing and beautifully illustrated walking guide to London’s horrific history, Bloody London features walks that take in everything from Jack the Ripper’s haunts to the site of John Christie's house of horrors. Explore plague outbreak hotspots and burial pits, and visit key places involved in the Great Fire of London, plus many more iconic and delightfully gruesome moments in London’s history.

Each walk is beautifully illustrated with a map and gorgeous illustrations, and the book is perfectly pocket-sized, so you can easily take it around with you as you go. David Fathers is the king of London walking guides, and Bloody London will delight both those who live in London and those visiting who are looking for a walking guide that’s a little bit different.

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Praised for condensing two thousand years of London's bloody past into an accessible format, the book features clear maps and captivating illustrations. Reviewers highlight its unique perspective and engaging content, describing it as a delightful experience for both locals and tourists, with Ben Aaronovitch calling it a treasure for anyone interested in the city's darker heritage.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781844865505

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Conway

Illustration: Colour illustrations and maps throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 170.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

David Fathers is the creator of beautifully illustrated walking guide books to the waterways of London. These include The Regent's Canal, The London Thames Path and The Hidden Rivers of London. An avid walker and artist, he is constantly looking for new ways to map London and to encourage others to see parts of the metropolis from different perspectives. He lives in north London.

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