London Lore: The legends and traditions of the world's most vibrant city
by Steve Roud
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- 9780099519867
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Paperback / softback. New. 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? This enchanting guide discusses the ancient legends and deep-rooted beliefs that can be found the length and breadth of the city.
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STEVE ROUD recently retired from his position as Local Studies Librarian for the London Borough of Croydon and served as Honorary Librarian of the Folklore Society for over fifteen years. He has been researching British folklore for over thirty years and is the author of many books on the subject. From the Hardcover edition.
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- Title
- London Lore: The legends and traditions of the world's most vibrant city
- Author
- Steve Roud
- Format/Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 4
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0099519860
- ISBN 13
- 9780099519867
- Publisher
- Random House UK
- Place of Publication
- London
- This edition first published
- 2010-05-03
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