Books published by Metro Publications Ltd

London's streets are full of all kinds of strange objects from buildings to street furniture that seem out of place or simply inexplicable. This book explores the stories that lie behind the most interesting of these 'oddities' with colour photographs and area maps and in so doing reveals an unexpected and surprising history of the capital.

The good, the bad, the courageous and the cowardly all have a permanent place on the streets of London. With over 350 photographs and 18 detailed maps, this book will enable the reader to 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.