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In "Do Not Pass Go," author Tim Moore guides readers across London’s 28 Monopoly locations—streets, stations, and utilities—linking the board game’s familiar settings to the city’s real‑world history. Through a blend of humor and research, Moore explores how places like Pall Mall, High Street, and the Old Kent Road have evolved over the past six and a half decades since Monopoly’s debut. He sheds light on quirky facts—such as the origin of street names and the fate of lesser‑known addresses—while weaving personal anecdotes of staying in a Mayfair hotel and visiting Pentonville Prison. The book serves both as a travelogue and an engaging chronicle of London’s changing landscape, framed by the game’s enduring popularity.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Moore, Tim
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