Rennison Nick: The Book of Lists: London
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Жанр : Canongate
Издательство : Canongate
Год издания : 2007
Аннотация:
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».