The Book Of Lists London

Why did London Underground once employ a one-legged man to ride up and down the escalators at Earl's Court tube station? Why is London's only medieval mummy a prostitute named Clarice la Claterballock? Where can you see a pair of Queen Victoria's knickers?
Containing chapters covering London past and present; famous and unexpected Londoners;

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Why did London Underground once employ a one-legged man to ride up and down the escalators at Earl's Court tube station? What did Hitler plan to do with Nelson's Column? Why is London's only medieval mummy a prostitute named Clarice la Claterballock? How did a beer flood in Tottenham Court Road drown nine people? Where can you see a pair of Queen Victoria's knickers?
Containing chapters covering London past and present; buildings and streets; famous and unexpected Londoners; arts, literature and crime; plus much much more, the 180 lists will amaze, amuse and inform. More than simply a keepsake for tourists, every self-respecting Londoner needs this book.