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Steve Roud
London Lore [EPUB ebook]
The legends and traditions of the world’s most vibrant city

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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.

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Langue Anglais ● Format EPUB ● Pages 480 ● ISBN 9781409036197 ● Maison d’édition Random House ● Publié 2012 ● Téléchargeable 6 fois ● Devise EUR ● ID 5861617 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM

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