Simon Webb Livres

Unearthing London reveals the almost-forgotten ritual landscape which lies hidden beneath the streets of the modern capital. It is the city nobody knows, a vast and intricate network of hilltop shrines, tracks, sacred rivers, mounds, ditches, enclosures and manmade hills, all well over 2000 years old. This prehistoric landscape, moulded and shaped by early men and women, determined the position of landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey. However, it has not been completely obliterated by the concrete and tarmac of the modern city, and Simon Webb traces the forgotten history of the capital to explore what remains of these early sites. He also examines the religious beliefs and mythology of the pre-Roman area which became London and looks at how the legends tie in with the various ancient features of the city. The book also features a guide to walking the ritual landscape today - routes that take in both twenty-first century architecture and ancient mystery. Whether a lifelong Londoner or a curious visitor, Unearthing London will reveal things you never knew about the global city

Explores the fantastic and little-known inventions which underpin the fanciful world of steampunk.

Describes a part of British history which is unknown to most people today.

Describes in detail the concentration camps run in Scotland, which held Jews, communists and homosexuals.

Acknowledged as one of the greatest wood engravers who ever lived, Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) is still little-known outside his native Northumbria. Simon Webb’s new book offers an introduction to this fascinating artist, and reproduces many of his finest engravings.

The book explores the transformative years of British education following World War II, capturing the experiences of schoolchildren during the 1940s and '50s. It highlights the optimism of peacetime and the introduction of the 11 plus exam alongside free secondary education. Through personal reminiscences and engaging descriptions, Simon Webb vividly portrays the school life of the era, evoking nostalgia for those who lived through these pivotal changes in the educational landscape.

The London Blitz and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour are iconic myths for Britain and America.

Examines the role of myth in British history and shows how this affects our view of the past.

This would be the first collection of true criminal cases that took place in Britain during World War I.