The Seven Noses of Soho. And 191 Other Curious Details from the Streets of London
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Among the great cities of the world, London's inimitable character
is striking. Unconstrained by a house style and strict planning, it
has thrived, with each generation adding new chapters and details
to its gripping story. The streets of London have always shown a
tumult of different influences, just like the teeming crowds who
live and work in them. Every age has left its mark and competes for
your attention. In an age when the city's skyscrapers are getting
bigger and bigger, it can be truly rewarding to go in pursuit of
the small stuff. While the masses crowd around icons such as St
Paul's and the Tower, there are other layers of London that are
often overlooked. Investigate that blue plaque across the road and
you may well find that one of your heroes lived there. Look up at
the menacing gargoyles overhead and discover tales of revenge.
Eschew the overpriced gastropubs in the leafy suburbs, and find
that they back on to the ghost platform of an abandoned railway.
These details are what gives London such a human face and The Seven
Noses of Sohoshowcases some of these lesser-known oddities that
hide in plain sight. Next time you are making for the nearest Tube
station in rush hour, why not step beyond the crowds for a moment -
you may be surprised to discover some very different London
stories.
Výber kníh autorov
Michael O'Mara Books ,
Jamie Manners
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Michael O'Mara Books,
Jamie Manners
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Slovart
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