The Book of London Place Names Author:Caroline Taggart A fascinating guide to the stories behind London's place names. — — Ever wondered if Cheapside is really cheap, what you do in Threadneedle Street, or who the knights of Knightsbridge were? — — Take a trip down narrow lanes, through cobbled streets and crowded markets to discover the meanings behind our city's place names. Meet forgotten residen... more »ts whose names live on in the places where they lived and uncover tales from London's murky past that have shaped the modern city.
From famous landmarks to forgotten rivers, grand thoroughfares to lost palaces, and ancient villages swallowed up as the city grew, Caroline Taggart explains the hidden meanings behind familiar places. If you have ever wanted to peel back the layers of history to discover the people, events and stories that shaped London, then come on a journey that will let you see our capital city in a new light.« less