London (horrible Histories — Gruesome Guides)

The is a popular children's book by Terry Deary that provides a "gore-tastic" tour of London's darkest and most disgusting historical secrets. Aimed primarily at readers aged 8–12, it skips the boring dates and focuses on the "nasty bits" that traditional history books often leave out. Book Overview

Originally published in 2005 under the title Loathsome London , this 128-page guide was later rebranded as part of the Gruesome Guides sub-series, which focuses on major cities rather than broad historical eras. Terry Deary Illustrator: Martin Brown

Includes a frightful full-color fold-out map to help "tourists" plot their path through the city's past.

The book covers a range of revolting topics that shaped the city, including: Horrible Histories Gruesome Guides: London Children's Book

You can find various editions, including a "newspaper edition," at retailers like Amazon or the London Museum Shop . Gruesome Highlights