Cruickshank¿s London: A Portrait of a City in 13 Walks av Dan Cruickshank

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<p><b>''The perfect guide to the hidden history of London''s streets.'' <i>BBC History Magazine</i></b><br><br>In <i>Cruickshank''s London</i>, Britain''s favourite architectural historian describes thirteen walks through one of the greatest cities on earth. From the mysterious Anglo-Saxon origins of Hampstead Heath, via Christopher Wren''s magisterial City churches, to the industrial bustle of Victorian Bermondsey, each walk explores a crucial moment in our history - and reveals how it helped forge the modern city. Along the way, Cruickshank peppers the book with vivid photographs, sketches and maps, so you can immediately follow in his footsteps.<br><br><b>Every street in London contains a story. This book invites you to hear them.</b><br><b>___</b><br><br><b>''An inspiringly illustrated guide to walks across London . . . It proves how much we can miss if we don''t pay close attention to our surroundings.'' <i>Country Life</i></b><br><br><b>''All power to Cruickshank and his intrepid