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The Book of Lists: London

The Book of Lists: London
By Nicholas Rennison

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A fun collection of themed information, only a small proportion of which you may already know

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Why did London Underground once employed a one-legged man to ride up and down the escalators at Earl's Court tube station? What did Hitler plan to do with Nelson's Column? Why is London's only medieval mummy a prostitute named Clarice la Claterballock? How did a beer flood in Tottenham Court Road drown nine people? Where can you see a pair of Queen Victoria's knickers? Containing chapters covering London past and present; buildings and streets; famous and unexpected Londoners; arts, literature and crime; plus much much more, the 180 lists will amaze, amuse and inform. More than simply a keepsake for tourists - every self-respecting Londoner needs this book. "If you do not want to live among wicked people, do not live in London." - Richard of Devizes, 1192 (Benedictine monk and chronicler).

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #284589 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-11-02
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 320 pages

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About the Author
NICK RENNISON worked as a bookseller, editor and writer in London for many years. He is the author of The London Blue Plaque Guide (Sutton 2003) and Waterstone's Guide to London Writing (Waterstone's 1999). His other books include The Good Reading Guide (Bloomsbury 2001) and The Good Reading Guide to Crime Fiction (Bloomsbury 2003).

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No matter how familiar with (or tired of) London you are, this fascinating book contains nuggets of information that will entertain and intrigue you. The 'London Beer Flood of 1814' was just one entry that will ensure I never look at Tottenham Court Road in the same way again. For introducing me to Clarice la Claterballock, I give the author thanks.

If you enjoy Schott's Miscellanies or the TV quiz 'QI' you will recognise a similar delight in obscure trivia and startling facts. It's a wonderful book to dip into, but the clear layout and excellent index also make this a very useful work of reference.

Buy this book and fall in love with London all over again.