London's Monuments

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“London’s Monuments” by Andrew Kershman is a fascinating pocket-sized book that guides you round the monuments of London, revealing their intriguing stories. Kershman provides biographies of the immortalised as well as historical background.

With details of over 300 monuments, the book is divided into an area by area guide, from Leicester Square to Greenwich. Clear maps for each area identify the locations of the monuments and there is even a handy London underground map inside the back cover.

Where can you find a monument to an emasculated lion made from a mysterious ceramic or the figure of an 18th century radical thinker who was hounded from his home by an angry mob? London has over 300 monuments which are easily walked by unnoticed but have intriguing tales to tell. The monument to Quintin Hogg commemorates one of Britain’s great philanthropists who dedicated much of his life to teaching street children and was nearly murdered several times for his efforts. The less worthy figure of Geaorge IV has a much grander monument, which is not surprising as he paid for the monument himself using public funds. The good, the bad, the courageous and the cowardly all have a permanent place on the streets of London. Come and discover them with this renowned author.

Using this book, you can walk among the statuary of the capital and bring history to life, from Queen Boudicca’s fight against the Romans to Nelson Mandela’s struggle against apartheid.