Description
Have you ever tried to find a street named Bond Street? (Spoiler alert: it doesnt exist!)
Did you know you cant dine for 13 at the Savoy? At least not without a cat joining you
And have you heard about the bus that jumped Tower Bridge?
As a walking tour guide for 15 years, Jonnie Fielding has made it his mission to uncover all there is to know about London, from forgotten facts to the history hiding in plain sight.
Packed full of pub-quiz trivia and bespoke illustrations, Why Is Downing Street Painted Black? includes 365 of his favourite quirks, anomalies and eccentricities from all over town.
So whether you live in London, would love to live in London or just love a great fun fact, Jonnie is guaranteed to reignite your fascination with this weird and wonderful city.
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Book details
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:384 Pages
- Dimensions:222 x 141 x 27 mm
- Publication date:25/09/2025
- Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN13:9780008730185
Note:
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.
Note
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins.
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