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can you recommend a non-tourist secret london book?

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katechristie Sun 08-Nov-09 20:08:41

DH loves the secret side of London - all the disused tube stations, the secret whitehall underground offices etc. Can anybody recommend a good book that goes into all of these things, but isn't necessarily a tourist guide book? - We moved out of London 7 yrs ago, and are a couple hundred miles away, so not much chance of following any tours! I'd like to buy him a book he can read without having to be there IYKWIM. I've had a quick look on amazon, but some of them sound a bit more like guide books than a good read for a rainy day. TIA.

Ivykaty44 Sun 08-Nov-09 22:26:05

that is a great idea for a xmas pressie - ta

I have picked this one

things I never knew about London

Snorbs Sun 08-Nov-09 22:41:54

I've heard that Subterranean City is very good.

AngelaChase Mon 09-Nov-09 19:28:21
katechristie Mon 09-Nov-09 20:12:18

brill, thanks very much!

catinthehat2 Mon 09-Nov-09 20:18:57

Excellent Christmas pressie idea, bookmarking now

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