"'One of those books, destined to be read until they fall apart, that map the unmappable and make it live' Ian Sinclair."

Ed Glinert was born in Dalston. He is the author of The Literary Guide to London and The London Compendium and leads a variety of walking tours around London. His fascination with people and place, coupled with his forensic gift for digging out obscure stories is perfectly suited to this uniquely intriguing subject.