The cover and title might give the impression this is a light-hearted weekend exploration book. The writing style - and anyone familiar with Darley's work - would lead us to expect something more serious and, indeed, the book is well-written and full of history and insight. But it it's much more than a straightforward history. Like Iain Sinclair without the grumpy voice, it's immersive and brings in references from unexpected places. Thoroughly enjoyable and stimulating.