London Lore: The Legends and Traditions of the World’s Most Vibrant City
London Lore: The Legends and Traditions of the World’s Most Vibrant City
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March 11th, 2010 at 9:59 am
This is this sort of book that you can dip in and out of. It is handily broken down into different geographical areas whilst the index at the back enables the reader to research by subject matter. It includes topics as diverse as ghosts, plague-pits, supersitions, wife-selling, and drunken sailors, to name but a few.
The author separates fact from myth and explores likely origins of various traditions and beliefs. However, he does not bombard the reader with weighty analysis but breaks everything down into bite sized chunks. I have found out lots of interesting information about the history of my home city, and enjoyed every minute of it.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 11th, 2010 at 10:34 am
This book was recently reviewed on the Robert Elms programme, BBC Radio LONDON. It was because of this I decided to but a copy and I totally agree with them that this book is a cracking read for anyone that have an interest in London’s history.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 11th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
This enjoyable read offers a range of folklore and legend from across London, including some insightful comments on other writers and collectors in the field. It could benefit from severe editing, as several accounts are needlessly repeated, often in the space of only a few pages. Some glaring inaccuracies (e.g. “Newgate Prison was situated on the Strand where the Central Criminal Court now stands (page 107)) make me wonder how many others I may have missed. The illustrations are generally excellent.
Rating: 3 / 5
March 11th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
If you love London and History then this really is a pip!
I’m a big fan of both and got this for Christmas (well I actually chose & paid for it) and was not dissapointed. A very enjoyable read and something that is easy to pick up/lay down, offering a slightly different angle to the City and History that we all (should) love.
Well worth the purchase
JJ
Rating: 4 / 5
March 11th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Clever, witty, remarkably easy too read and broken down for easy reference. The book is one of the most enthralling I’ve read I would tell anyone with even a small interest in the mysterious side of London to buy it. Just hope Roud may think of doing something similar with other cities York, Nottingham etc…
Rating: 5 / 5
March 11th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
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