A fantastic flap book that takes young readers on a journey through London's incredible history, from its ancient origins to today. Lively, detailed scenes show growing from a small Roman town to a vast Victorian mega-city, to the bustling place it is today. Includes over 80 flaps to lift, to find out more the city's highs and its devastating lows, including the Great Plague, the Great Fire and the Blitz. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more about London's fascinating history.

Chapters in this book include:
- Ancient London
- The Middle Ages
- Tudor times
- Fire and plague
- After the fire
- Smock and fog
- Under attack!
- London today