Synopses & Reviews
Rude and ridiculous stories from the Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, and Kew Palace From Hampton Court's regicidal mole to alcohol-fueled escapes from the Tower of London, and licentious love triangles at Kensington Palace, this collection charts and celebrates the bizarre ans fascinating histories of some of the most-visited residencies in England. Discover the real story behind the madness of King George, uncover the truth about Kew's kangaroo infestation, and fall in love with Sir Horace, the heartthrob of Hampton Court. This alternative history includes the wandering inebriated zebras at the Tower of London, the cricket ball that probably killed a king, and the mystery of the Kew's disappearing mosque, and a wealth of other strange and scandalous incidents, unusual guests, hauntings, mysteries, and romances.
Synopsis
Rude and ridiculous stories from the Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, and Kew Palace
London's Royal Palaces are still some of the most visited places in England. A great deal of their official histories are well known. But this book reveals the bizarre, funny, and surreal events and episodes over the centuries that have occurred on the grounds of these beautiful buildings. It gives an alternative history including the wandering inebriated zebras at the Tower of London, the cricket ball that probably killed a king, and the mystery of the Kew's disappearing mosque.
About the Author
Iain Spragg is a journalist and author whose books include London Underground's Strangest Tales.