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 Londons past Peter Ackroyd, }Times{.