I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Secret Lore of London by John Matthews Published by Coronet on May 17, 2016 Genres: Anthropology, Folklore, Historical, Mythology, Non-Fiction, Novella, Short Stories Pages: 360 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads London is an ancient city, whose foundation dates back literally thousands of years into the legendary prehistory of these islands. Not surprisingly it has accumulated a large number of stories, both historic and mythical, during this period, many of which, though faithfully recorded at the time, have lain almost forgotten in dusty libraries throughout the city. The Secret Lore of London is a guide to the legends, including a discussion of their importance as part of the oral tradition of Britain, combining Prehistoric, Celtic, Arthurian, Roman, Saxon and Norman levels – each of which has contributed to the many-layered life of the city. The first part contains a unique selection of essays (some printed here for the first […]