As the New York Times put it, the walk is “a highly entertaining… blend of historical commentary and bizarre anecdote laced with mildly scurrilous gossip about past and present celebrities and defunct royals. On my regular walking tours I feature aspects of the Capital's street scene that, if they're noticed at all, often receive little more than a cursory glance, and their full stories are known only to those who, quite often, have just happened upon them by chance. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z London Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore London in a new light.

Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Bought said son the fourth volume plus the others for Christmas but immediately and confidently asked to borrow the fourth volume. These books are packed with interesting details about London's history with fascinating stories and more general historical facts. The book can be enjoyed in its own right or in conjunction with the first two volumes, which are now established bestsellers.The box set should prove a great success with all those who enjoy strolling London’s streets and have an interest in its history. The guide begins with a small introduction and then presents you with twenty walks around the London area, each taking in a different aspect of London, and each with additional information about the walks themselves.

Step off the beaten track, forget your usual walking route, and explore some of the best hidden walks in London instead! Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z London Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore the city in a new light. Merchandise schmerchandise (gift wrapped or not) – but giving someone an experience, now that’s special.After the quick guide to the walk which also includes notes on how steep the walk is and if there are any steps that need to be climbed or descended (information which was very helpful as some in my family who are keen on walking aren’t so able to do steep climbs). Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. The performance includes information, history, facts/figures, songs in character and delicious humour.

In the case of the latter, people might walk past them day in and day out for years and not notice them until somebody points them out. Each route varies in length from 1 to 6 miles, and is clearly outlined on detailed A-Z street mapping.It doesn’t matter who leads our tour (it was Simon today), we leave knowing our city that much better. Following the success of Steven Millar’s first three volumes, London’s Hidden Walks Volume 4 introduces twelve new walks that will surprise and entertain the intrepid explorer. Conclude your journey at Radnor Gardens, where you can relax, visit a cafe, and consider continuing your walk towards Kew Bridge! It should prove a great success with all those who enjoy strolling London’s streets and have an interest in its history. From open sunny squares, to winding alleyways and quiet hidden corners, explore London and discover how 2,000 years of colourful history have shaped this city.