London's Secret Square Mile

The streetscape of London�_Ts historic square mile has been evolving for centuries, but the City�_Ts busy commercial heart still boasts an extensive network of narrow passages and alleyways, secret squares and half-hidden courtyards. Using his wealth of local knowledge, historian David Long guides you through these ancient rights of passage �_" many dating back to medieval times or earlier �_" their evocative names recalling old taverns, notable individuals and City traditions. Hidden behind the glass, steel and stone of London�_Ts banks and big business, these survivors of modern development bear witness to nearly 2,000 years of British history.