Secret London, An Unusual Guide, is the original of all the many alternative London guides: accept no imitation. Authors Rachel Howard and Bill Nash have prowled the city streets, seeking out the hidden, eccentric and overlooked. Now the definitive insider’s guide to London has been fully updated, with over 40 new entries and a brand new look.

Crystal Palace Subway credit: James Balston

“The best guide to alternative London ever. An essential purchase.” (The Londonist.com)

Price: £12.99 – in the shops now