Discover London's Hidden Battlegrounds: A Guide to Secret Warfare in the Capital

Unveil the clandestine history of London with The Secret City, a map and guide that explores the real-life locations where the world's great powers have quietly waged war on the city's streets. This guide takes you through London's seemingly ordinary landscapes – leafy parks, bustling tube stations, unassuming office blocks, and even familiar chain restaurants – where covert operations and secret conflicts have shaped global history.

Spanning from the early 20th century to the present day, this guide charts the sites of assassinations, arrests, and secret meetings that altered the course of history. Walk the same paths as spies and double agents, discovering the hidden stories behind mundane street furniture used as dead letter drops, exclusive apartment blocks that housed infamous spies, and the “irredeemably insecure” building that once served as the headquarters for MI6. With comprehensive coverage of covert operations and detailed historical insights, The Secret City offers a fascinating journey through London’s secretive past, revealing the hidden conflicts that shaped the world.

Written by: Richard Hutt
Design: Matt Stevens

Folder contents
Map (400 x 690mm) and postcard
Print
Litho-printed in the UK on sustainably sourced paper