Excerpt from Unknown London
The City is the kernel of London, the sole depository of its history for centuries, when, in fact, it was London, the rest being fields. Foot for foot, it offers more of interest to the man or woman of British race than any other equal area in the world.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an exclusive tour of renowned sites across London that remain hidden despite being overlooked by hundreds of thousands of people daily. The author takes readers on a historical journey through the streets of the city, unearthing the remnants of the City Wall, revealing a section of Roman Wall, and exploring the seldom-seen church holding the severed head of the Duke of Suffolk. Along the way, the book delves into the stories of significant historical figures, including Edward the Confessor, whose shrine at Westminster Abbey became a site of pilgrimage. The author combines historical background with the discovery of these hidden gems, encouraging readers to explore the rich history that lies beneath the surface of one of the world's most vibrant cities. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331292869_0
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