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Funny London by Tom King
A 96-page paperback history of London's humour, with 100 illustrations.
Funny London by Tom King is a 96-page paperback history of the city's humour, with 100 illustrations, for anyone who loves London.
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- Paperback, 96 pages
- With 100 illustrations
- Measures 164 x 233 x 9 mm
- Written by Tom King, published by Amberley Publishing
- Traces the humour of London's streets and landmarks
About this gift
Funny London is a London humour book for anyone who loves the capital's history and a good laugh. Its 96 pages cover landmarks with a comical side to their story. It suits a birthday for a history fan or a Christmas gift for a Londoner.
Across 96 pages and 100 illustrations, Funny London traces how the city has laughed through good times and bad. Tom King follows the humour built into London's streets, structures and memories. The cast runs from the Roman playwright Plautus to Dickens, Charlie Chaplin and Punch magazine. The paperback measures 164 x 233 x 9 mm.
Landmarks you have passed for years reveal an unexpectedly comical side in these pages. Music-hall compères once dubbed London the 'Metropolis of Mirth', and this book shows why. Choose Funny London for the history fan on your list and give their shelf a London laugh.
Perfect for: Birthday gifts · Christmas gifts · Christmas gifts for him · Christmas gifts for dad
Great for: Gifts for him · Gifts for dad · londoners, history fans, book lovers, people who love a laugh
What's in the box
- 1 paperback book, 96 pages
- 100 illustrations inside
Details
| Format | Paperback / softback |
|---|---|
| Size | 164 x 233 x 9 mm |
| Contents | 96 pages, 100 illustrations |
| Author | Tom King |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Published | 15 August 2026 |
| ISBN | 9781398128286 |
| Subjects | London, Greater London, social and cultural history, humour |
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How many pages and illustrations does Funny London have?
It has 96 pages and 100 illustrations, in paperback.
What does Funny London cover?
It traces how London has laughed through good and bad times, from the Roman playwright Plautus to Dickens and Charlie Chaplin.
Who wrote Funny London, and when was it published?
Tom King wrote it, and Amberley Publishing published it on 15 August 2026.
When will the funny london by tom king arrive?
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