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Title: LONDON LORE
By: Steve Roud
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0099519860
ISBN 13: 9780099519867
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Publisher: CORNERSTONE
Pub. date: 1 April, 2010
Pages: 464
Description: In which part of North London were wild beasts once thought to roam the sewers? Why did 1920s working-class Londoners wear necklaces of blue beads? Who was the original inspiration for the 'pearly king' costume? This enchanting guide discusses the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city.
Synopsis: In which part of North London were wild beasts once thought to roam the sewers? Why did 1920s working-class Londoners wear necklaces of blue beads? Who was the original inspiration for the 'pearly king' costume? And did Spring-heeled Jack, scourge of Victorian London, ever really exist? Exploring everything from local superstitions and ghost stories to annual customs, this is an enchanting guide to the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd
Returns: Returnable
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