I Never Knew That about London

Climb the famous 311 steps of the Monument, go from East to West and back again at Greenwich and fly the world's biggest big wheel. Brimming with facts, stories and snippets providing a spellbinding insight into the history of London, this beautifully illustrated gem of a book is guaranteed to inform and amuse in equal measure.

"A delightful and informative addition to the capital's literary legacy...Winn's touch is always light, and his knowledge is never overbearing, so the selections and observations remain unfailingly interesting...I Never Knew That About London will not fail to enhance months, even years, of gentle urban exploration...Any number of morning or weekend outings can be constructed from these rich pages." -- Rory Maclean Guardian online "a winner; a must have and will not lie neglected choked with dust; rather it will terminate in well dog eared tatters *****" -- Gary Busby Amazon "...this enthralling miscellany guides readers through the heart of the capital city." The Times