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A unique gazetteer that clearly explains the fascinating origins and meanings behind the names of over 1,700 places, streets, and areas within the English capit

When was the first motorway opened? What did the Levellers believe in? What was the book of sports? Where did the Rebecca riots take place? What prompted the Ca

A wonderful A–Z of the fascinating world of Victorian London, full of amazing facts and curious humour.

A record of marked items made by London furniture makers between 1700 and 1840. The survey contains illustrations supported by background notes on the makers, t

Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is (or was) a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with