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The thought of a lost river running beneath a road or house produces interest or consternation. A feature once on the land surface, a symbol of the rural age of London, is somehow more indicative of what is hidden beneath the bricks of the city than any other. When The Lost Rivers of London first appeared in 1962 it was immediately welcomed by scholars and general readers alike. It remains the only comprehensive study of those water courses, now buried, which sometimes make themselves evident in heavy rains or at the dig of an unwary builders earth-remover. Many have become part of Londons complex sewer system; others still run sweetly enough to have recreational use. In the past they have formed boundaries, dictated the course of roads and influenced the location of industry. In these ways and others they have contributed to the history of London. Nicholas Bartons book has long been out of print and much sought-after. It is reissued complete with all the illustrations and the invaluable fold-out map.

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Author

Nicholas Barton (FRCS.)

Publisher

London: Historical Publications

Published

1992

Language

EN

ISBN

9780948667152

Category

history

Subjects

Technology, Fiction, History

Rating

3.78 / 5 (46 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14