Why Do Shepherds Need a Bush?: London's Underground History of Tube Station Name

Description: Why Do Shepherds Need a Bush? by David Hilliam The names of the 300 or so underground stations are part of everyday life for Londoners, but we hardly ever question their history. This entertaining book delves into their origins, ensuring you never view your journey in the same way again. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The names of the 300 or so London underground stations are part of the everyday landscape for the Londoners, who strap-hang their way across the capital. We hardly ever question their meanings or origins - yet these well-known names are linked with fascinating stories of bygone times. Who travelling through Totteridge and Whetstone is aware that the station got its name from the medieval soldiers who sharpened their swords at the whetstone before the bloody Battle of Barnet? Or that Canary Wharf was built for importing fruit from the Canary Islands? Or that Shepherds Bush was previously known as Gagglegoose Green? The names of the 300 or so underground stations are part of everyday life for Londoners, but we hardly ever question their meanings or history. This entertaining book delves into their origins, ensuring you never view your journey beneath the city in the same way again. AUTHOR: David Hilliam has given over 400 talks and written over 200 articles in local and national publications. He has written 18 books, including "Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards "and "Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses." Notes Looks at the history of the London Underground, covering 300 station names. Alphabetical with illustrations, it provides a new view of travelling through the capital. Author Biography David Hilliam gave over 400 talks and wrote over 200 articles in local and national publications. His 18 books include the popular Kings, Queens, Bones and Bastards and Monarchs, Murders and Mistresses (The History Press) Details ISBN0750963034 Author David Hilliam ISBN-10 0750963034 ISBN-13 9780750963039 Media Book Pages 168 Publisher The History Press Ltd Short Title WHY DO SHEPHERDS NEED A BUSH Language English Residence Bournemouth, ENK Imprint The History Press Ltd Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780752455266 Subtitle Londons Underground History of Tube Station Names Format Paperback UK Release Date 2015-07-06 AU Release Date 2015-07-06 NZ Release Date 2015-07-06 Illustrations 35 Illustrations, black and white Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-07-06 DEWEY 388.42809421 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:94607074;

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