The Madam Who Pulled Up The Drawbridge: and other London stories

by Terence Jenkins

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Retired teacher and London guide, Terence Jenkins gives us glimpses of a London you thought you knew. In bite-size chunks we are introduced to nymphs, nereids and Oceanides, we visit the glorious cathedral of the suburbs, meet 'Brandy Nan' who had 8 children, none of whom survived and thereby led to the present House of Windsor being our reigning dynasty. We discover J. M. W. Turners' secret dockside 'snuggery' and find out what 'squabs' are and why they once formed part of our diet. Our capital city's hidden history is revealed to us (with illustrations) in an entertaining way.
  • ISBN10 1784623539
  • ISBN13 9781784623531
  • Publish Date 28 May 2015
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 4 August 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Troubador Publishing
  • Imprint Matador
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 128
  • Language English