{"product_id":"londons-hidden-walks-volume-5","title":"London's Hidden Walks Volume 5","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublication Date: November 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e1st edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gwt-HTML\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003eAuthor: Stephen Millar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gwt-HTML\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003eRetail Price: £11.99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eISBN: 978-1-902910-84-0\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gwt-HTML\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gwt-HTML\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep off the beaten path and discover a side of London that even many lifelong residents have never seen. In the eagerly anticipated fifth volume of the acclaimed London’s Hidden Walks series, Stephen Millar once again leads readers through the capital’s overlooked streets, forgotten corners, and remarkable hidden stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the tomb of a seafaring captain who amassed his wealth through smuggling, to the final home of Hollywood icon Ava Gardner, and the blue plaque honouring the Quaker chemist whose pioneering work gave us the names of the clouds above us, each walk reveals fascinating chapters of London’s rich and often surprising history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully researched and beautifully illustrated, this volume features ten self-guided walks that weave together intriguing historical anecdotes, architectural curiosities, cultural landmarks, and little-known local treasures. Along the way, readers will encounter hidden memorials, unusual buildings, secret green spaces, and the people whose lives helped shape the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a visitor seeking a different perspective on London or a local eager to uncover new stories close to home, this guide provides everything needed for an unforgettable urban adventure. Detailed maps make navigation simple, while recommendations for cafés, pubs, and nearby attractions help you make the most of every outing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    10 illustrated walks\u003cbr\u003e•    details on the best cafés \u0026amp; pubs\u003cbr\u003e•    information on local attractions, \u003cbr\u003e    museums and galleries\u003cbr\u003e•    maps – to help you navigate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gwt-HTML\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003eReviews for the \u003cem\u003eLondon's Hidden Walks \u003c\/em\u003eseries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book is a wonderful way to explore this sometimes secretive city, great for eitherhardened Londoners or first time visitors.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003eRobert Elms BBC London 94.9FM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The book gives a great picture of the history of the areas, and focuses not just on existing buildings, but also the people who frequented the area. It points out things 99% of visitors would otherwise overlook ... There is much more detail than in a standard guide book, but it is entertainingly written, and covers everything from architecture, immigration and cultural influences to movies and criminals.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e5* Anthony B Murphy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I've read the whole book in one go as if it were a novel - just couldn't put it down!!!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003e5* Reader's review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003eFormat: 400 pp, w105mm x h148mm Full colour, 11 Maps, over 500 photographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro Publications.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56342526558587,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/9500\/files\/Hidden_Walks_5.jpg?v=1784548019","url":"https:\/\/metropublications.com\/products\/londons-hidden-walks-volume-5","provider":"Metro Publications.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}