Unusual London - Julianna Barnaby

A Guide to The City's Secret Spots

Want to explore London but feeling uninspired?

Unusual London is the insider's guide to discovering London's quirky and secret spots.

Uncover a different side to the city... because who wouldn't want to get beyond the well-known landmarks to discover the London few people know?

From the hidden square where duels were fought in days of yore, to the memorial dedicated to Londoners who died doing heroic acts, London is full of unusual places for you to unearth.

• Where can you find the secret court that's said to have inspired Diagon Alley?
• Have you explored the medieval burial ground that's just around the corner from London Bridge?
• Or the noses put up around Soho as a protest against the growing intrusion of CCTV?

Explore a different side of London with over 190 pages of hidden treasures, written by Julianna Barnaby.

LET ME GUESS...

You love exploring London, you want to scope out the city's secret treasures but you don't know where to find them.

The problem is, you Google stuff like 'things to do in London' and it comes up with suggestions like Buckingham Palace and the London Eye *yawn*. No sh*t Sherlock, no-one has ever had that idea before.

This book covers 115 of London's lesser-known gems, split up into different areas. Each entry walks you through the history, curious facts and practical tips for visiting. There are also plenty of photographs so you can have a sneak peek at places before you go.

All that's left for you to do is go forth and adventure!