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London Book of Lists: The City`s Best, Worst, Oldest, Greatest, and Quirkiest

An eclectic and hugely entertaining illustrated compendium of more than 120 lists of London life, culture, and history, from its ancient Roman origins to the present day. Organised with a minimum of organisation, the lists in this fun and easy-to-dip-into book comprise and are annotated by quotes; sidebars containing compelling facts and figures; snippets from diaries and other first-hand sources, old National Geographic magazine excerpts; and much more.

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