The thought of a 'lost' river running beneath a road or house produces interest or consternation. Once a feature on the landscape, the underground streams are now symbols of a rural age in London. Many of the rivers have become part of London's complex sewer system; parts of others still run sweetly enough in the open to have recreational use. In the past they have formed boundaries, dictated the course of roads and influenced the location of industry. In these ways and others they have contributed to the history of London. Re-print due 20th August 2009.
245 x 185mm (hardback with 90 illustrations) 168 pages
Published 1992