London Lore, Paperback/Steve Roud

An anthology which brings together the fascinating folklore of London, lavishly illustrated throughout with b/w and colour pictures. Discover in which part of north London wild beasts were once thought to roam the sewers, and the origins of the 'pearly king' costume. 'A wonderful collection of stories and legends, to be recommended to anyone who is at least half in love with the dark side of London's past' Peter Ackroyd, }Times{