London Clay
Journeys in the Deep City
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Narrated by:
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Tom Chivers
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Tom Chivers
About this listen
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What secrets lie beneath a city?
Tom Chivers follows hidden pathways, explores lost islands and uncovers the geological mysteries that burst up through the pavement and bubble to the surface of our streets. From Roman ruins to a submerged playhouse, from an abandoned Tube station to underground rivers, Chivers leads us on a journey into the depths of the city he loves.
A lyrical interrogation of a capital city, a landscape and our connection to place, London Clay celebrates urban edgelands: in-between spaces where the natural world and the metropolis collide. Through a combination of historical research, vivid reportage and personal memoir, it will transform how you see London, and cities everywhere.
©2021 Tom Chivers (P)2021 Penguin AudioCritic Reviews
"Tom Chivers, with the forensic eye of an investigator, the soul of a poet, is an engaging presence; a guide we would do well to follow." (Iain Sinclair, author of The Last London)
"It's entertaining, enlightening and deeply moving. You will learn something about London and a good deal about life." (Justin Webb)