Filthy London by Herb Lester

Discover the darker, dirtier side of London with Filthy London, a provocative pocket-sized guide to the city’s scandalous history.

From medieval bawdy houses and Georgian flogging machines to modern-day mischief, this guide uncovers 40 dirty secrets hidden among London’s streets, parks and suburbs. Along the way, discover strange fetishes, notorious characters, infamous establishments and stories of lust, vice and scandal that history would rather forget.

Herb Lester takes you on a journey through centuries of London’s saucier side, with appearances from notorious figures including King George IV, Paul Raymond, John Profumo and Aleister Crowley — the man once dubbed the “Wickedest Man in the World”.

Inside you'll discover:

• Medieval bawdy houses and Georgian flogging machines
• Strange fetishes, from toe-sucking to striptease
• The underground world of nude saunas and modern-day dogging
• Stories of scandal, seduction and vice from across London
• 40 fascinating and filthy secrets to discover

Designed by Alex Westgate, Filthy London is litho-printed in England on recycled paper and folds down to a pocket-friendly A6 format — perfect for exploring London with a little more curiosity and a lot more mischief.