Occult London - Merlin Coverley

London, more than any other city, has a secret history concealed from view. Behind the official faade promoted by the heritage industry lies a city of esoteric traditions, obscure institutions, and forgotten locations. Occult London rediscovers this history, unearthing the hidden city that lies beneath our own; from the Elizabethan magic of Dr Dee and Simon Forman to the occult designs of Wren and Hawksmoor. This book describes these practitioners of the occult and their unorthodox beliefs, alongside the myths and legends through which the city has always been perceived.