Synopsis:

People love walking the streets of London, but there are always more questions than answers after a stroll through the capital. This book is packed with interesting details about London’s history with both personal tales of those who wandered the same streets in former years and a more general social and economic history of the different areas covered. Following any of the 12 walks featured in the book will allow the user to walk in the footsteps of authors and statesmen, murderers and revolutionaries. It should prove a great success with all those who enjoy strolling London’s streets and have an interest in its history. It is part of the Explore London pocket series that has established a niche for Metro in recent years.