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Truth or Busted: The Fact or Fiction Behind London

Adam Sutherland

Truth or Busted: The Fact or Fiction Behind London

Subjects

  • History Time - blasts from the past

Average rating

5 out 5

6 reviews

Would you Adam and Eve it? Truth or Busted looks at the facts about London, explodes the urban myths and legends, This book will teach you how NOT to be a sucker …! And find out if the following phrases are true or not:

  • Beefeaters got their name from eating lots of beef
  • You’re never more than 10 feet from a rat
  • The London Underground runs mainly overground
  • The Demon Barber of Fleet Street made his victims into pies

Would you Adam and Eve it? Truth or Busted looks at the facts about London, explodes the urban myths and legends, and reveals loads of fascinating stuff about the great city of London and its infamous people …

Reviews

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Wow so funny and factual

Commander Virgil Piccalilli 21.07.2024

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Really enjoyable and full of fun facts. Quite a quick, easy read.

Lord Stinky Eragon 01.09.2023

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very wierd yet funny

Corporal Gonzo Mozzarella 20.08.2023

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I suppose it's OK.Although there are some really good bits in there,honest.

Princess Pixie Submarine 11.08.2023

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Very unexpected.

Ambassador Jelly Hungry-Hippo 03.09.2022

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It had very surprising facts and was very interesting!

Count Jiminy Shortbread 20.08.2021