基本説明
London reveals a hidden side where eccentric rituals, forgotten objects and secret places quietly coexist beyond the city's familiar landmarks.
This book explores an unusual London shaped by curiosity and secrecy: a dog cemetery in Hyde Park, a clown service held inside a church, an authentic Freemasons' temple, the stone from which Arthur is said to have drawn Excalibur, or the sacred penis of a pharaoh. It also uncovers the city's last grass pétanque pitch, rare and curious objects, overlooked religious sites and unexpected relics. Far from the crowds and clichés, this guide paints a portrait of a city that continues to reward those willing to wander off the beaten track.
Full Description
London - a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city.
Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be discovered in London; a treasure trove for those who love to dig beneath the surface and explore the secret and unusual locations.
Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:
Find monsters in Trafalgar Square
Discover the trick of instant weight loss
Find out what happened to Bedlam
Understand what's quietly growing under your feet
Peer inside Richard Burton's tent
Praise god, buy meatballs and have a sauna all at once
London is full of iconic sites. But if you're more interested in the unusual and unfamiliar, turn to the Secret Atlas of London to uncover your new favourite location through this sumptuously illustrated guide. An ideal gift for the London afficionado in your life.
