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The travel advice in City Secrets London comes directly from the personal recommendations of those who know the city most intimately: writers, critics, artists, and producers. By following these in-the-know recommendations, any traveler will extend well beyond the normal tourist experience to discover a private city rich in personal history. The secret energy of London is discovered not only through details on new, hip locations, but also by exploring the favorite hidden hangouts of historical personalities. Read this book and take an unsuspecting friend along for the trip, they'll be impressed by your cool and by your insider knowledge.

Series editor Robert Kahn is an architect in private practice. Friends of the following museums have generously shared their personal and professional insights in City Secrets London. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the guides will Sir John Soane's Museum, The Museum of London and The Whitechapel Art Gallery. Contributors include: David Hughes an award-wining crime writer; Romesh Gunesekera, author; Elliot Boyd, member of the Royal Institute of British Architects; Alan Brownjohn, poet; Carol McDaid is an editor and journalist on the Observer.