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003    OCoLC 
008    190221s2019    xxu           000 0 eng   
020    9781510742116|q(paperback) 
020    1510742115 
041    eng 
082 00 904.2104/8612|223 
084    TRV021000|aTRV009070|aREF007000|aTRV001000|2bisacsh 
092 0  914.21|bengelska 
100 1  Long, David,|d1961- 
245 10 Bizarre London :|bdiscover the capital's secrets & 
       surprises /|cDavid Long 
264  1 New York, New York :|bSkyhorse,|c2019 
300    vi, 258 pages ;|c21 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
520    "A charming gift book of the strangest and most intriguing
       stories of London. A fascinating tour of London's 
       strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from 
       architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of 
       life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery, and
       murder, this is a perfect companion for anyone curious 
       about the captivating capital. Learn why London buses are 
       red, the city's cabbie slang, its weirdest wills, and the 
       maddest buildings never built. Take a trip around one of 
       the world's most beloved cities and discover the bizarre 
       history of its pubs, graveyards, tube stations, parks, and
       palaces--it's London as you've never seen it before. 
       Bizarre London includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; 
       The City's Lost Tunnels and Citadels; The Ghost of a She-
       Wolf; The Bawdy House Riots; The Story of "Jack the 
       Stripper"; The Atmospheric Railway; The Thames Ringway 
       Bicycle Race; A Banker Hanged at Newgate; The 
       Crossdressing Highwayman; Bluebottles, Rozzers and 
       Woodentops; The Hidden Statue of a Beaver; The "Belgravia 
       of Death"; Whitehall's Licensed Brothel; Pin-Makers, Mole-
       Takers and Rat Catchers; Drinking in "The Bucket of 
       Blood"; and London's Most Haunted House. All of London is 
       here!"--|cProvided by publisher 
650  7 TRAVEL / Europe / Great Britain.|2bisacsh 
650  7 REFERENCE / Curiosities & Wonders.|2bisacsh 
650  7 TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure.|2bisacsh 
650  7 Resehandböcker|2sao 
651  0 London (England)|xDescription and travel 
651  7 England|zLondon|2sao 
655  7 Guideböcker|2saogf 
907 00 190415