Author: Jack Chesher
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711277559
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers presents a miscellany of historic and quirky curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital.
London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers
Author: Jack Chesher
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711277559
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers presents a miscellany of historic and quirky curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN: 0711277559
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers presents a miscellany of historic and quirky curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital.
Secret London
Author: Rachel Howard
Publisher: Jonglez
ISBN: 9782361952808
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This guide to London's most peculiar and under-the-radar bars and restaurants is for serious foodies, intrepid drinkers, urban explorers -- and anyone curious to discover the infinite possibilities to have fun in London.
Publisher: Jonglez
ISBN: 9782361952808
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This guide to London's most peculiar and under-the-radar bars and restaurants is for serious foodies, intrepid drinkers, urban explorers -- and anyone curious to discover the infinite possibilities to have fun in London.
Bizarre London
Author: David Long
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1472109333
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery and murder, this is a perfect companion for the curious Londoner. It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's Lost Tunnels and Citadels; The Ghost of a "She-Wolf; The Bawdy House Riots; The Story of 'Jack the Stripper'; The Atmospheric Railway; The Thames Ringway Bicycle Race; A Banker Hanged at Newgate; The Crossdressing Highwayman; Bluebottles, Rozzers and Woodentops; The Hidden Statue of a Beaver; The 'Belgravia of Death'; Whitehall's Licensed Brothel; Pin-Makers, Mole-Takers and Rat Catchers; Drinking in 'The Bucket of Blood'; London's Most Haunted House. All of London is here!
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1472109333
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery and murder, this is a perfect companion for the curious Londoner. It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's Lost Tunnels and Citadels; The Ghost of a "She-Wolf; The Bawdy House Riots; The Story of 'Jack the Stripper'; The Atmospheric Railway; The Thames Ringway Bicycle Race; A Banker Hanged at Newgate; The Crossdressing Highwayman; Bluebottles, Rozzers and Woodentops; The Hidden Statue of a Beaver; The 'Belgravia of Death'; Whitehall's Licensed Brothel; Pin-Makers, Mole-Takers and Rat Catchers; Drinking in 'The Bucket of Blood'; London's Most Haunted House. All of London is here!
A Curious Guide to London
Author: Simon Leyland
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448171350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, A Curious Guide to London takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you think you know, unearthing the capital's secrets and commemorating its rich, colourful and unusual history. Brimming with tales of London's forgotten past, its strangest traditions and its most eccentric inhabitants, this book celebrates the unique, the unusual and the unknown. Perfect for tourists, day-trippers, commuters and the millions of people who call London home, this alternative guidebook will make you look at the city in a whole new light.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448171350
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, A Curious Guide to London takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining tour of the city you think you know, unearthing the capital's secrets and commemorating its rich, colourful and unusual history. Brimming with tales of London's forgotten past, its strangest traditions and its most eccentric inhabitants, this book celebrates the unique, the unusual and the unknown. Perfect for tourists, day-trippers, commuters and the millions of people who call London home, this alternative guidebook will make you look at the city in a whole new light.
London
Author: Matthew Green
Publisher: Michael Joseph
ISBN: 9780718179762
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Step back in time and discover the sights, sounds and smells of London through the ages in this enthralling journey into the capital's rich, teeming and occasionally hazardous past. [The author is] your guide to six extraordinary periods in London's history -- the age of Shakespeare, medieval city life, the plague, coffee houses, the reign of Victoria and the post-Blitz recovery." --Book flap.
Publisher: Michael Joseph
ISBN: 9780718179762
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Step back in time and discover the sights, sounds and smells of London through the ages in this enthralling journey into the capital's rich, teeming and occasionally hazardous past. [The author is] your guide to six extraordinary periods in London's history -- the age of Shakespeare, medieval city life, the plague, coffee houses, the reign of Victoria and the post-Blitz recovery." --Book flap.
Hidden London
Author: David Bownes
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300245793
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Travel under the streets of London with this lavishly illustrated exploration of abandoned, modified, and reused Underground tunnels, stations, and architecture.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300245793
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Travel under the streets of London with this lavishly illustrated exploration of abandoned, modified, and reused Underground tunnels, stations, and architecture.
Literary London
Author: Eloise Millar
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782435050
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Literary London is a snappy and informative guide, showing just why - as another famous local writer put it - he who is tired of London is tired of life.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1782435050
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Literary London is a snappy and informative guide, showing just why - as another famous local writer put it - he who is tired of London is tired of life.
City Secrets London
Author: Robert Kahn
Publisher: City Secrets
ISBN: 9780983079538
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
City Secrets London: The Essential Insider's Guide brings together the recommendations of artists, writers, historians, architects, chefs, and other experts whose passionate opinions and highly informed perspectives illuminate well-known sites as well as overlooked treasures. These expert travel companions share with you their favorite little-known places including restaurants, cafés, art, architecture, shops, outdoor markets, strolls, daytrips, as well all manner of cultural and historic landmarks. Clothbound, elegant, and pocket-sized, City Secrets London features a subtle non-guidebook design and detailed maps. With over 175 contributors and 400 entries, City Secrets London is a valuable supplement to any guide more devoted to travel basics. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to John Soane's Museum, the Whitechapel Gallery, and the Museum of London.
Publisher: City Secrets
ISBN: 9780983079538
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
City Secrets London: The Essential Insider's Guide brings together the recommendations of artists, writers, historians, architects, chefs, and other experts whose passionate opinions and highly informed perspectives illuminate well-known sites as well as overlooked treasures. These expert travel companions share with you their favorite little-known places including restaurants, cafés, art, architecture, shops, outdoor markets, strolls, daytrips, as well all manner of cultural and historic landmarks. Clothbound, elegant, and pocket-sized, City Secrets London features a subtle non-guidebook design and detailed maps. With over 175 contributors and 400 entries, City Secrets London is a valuable supplement to any guide more devoted to travel basics. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to John Soane's Museum, the Whitechapel Gallery, and the Museum of London.
The Monocle Travel Guide to London
Author: Monocle
Publisher: Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899555738
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A parade through London's outposts of good food, design, retail, and more, this definitive travel guide will make you feel like a local no matter where you are from.
Publisher: Gestalten
ISBN: 9783899555738
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A parade through London's outposts of good food, design, retail, and more, this definitive travel guide will make you feel like a local no matter where you are from.
The City on the Thames
Author: Simon Jenkins
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643135538
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
By the former editor of the London Times, a vivid, evocative, and deeply knowledgeable history of this unique world capital. London: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes, and ruled by the Normans. This transformative place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be checkered with grand estates of Georgian splendor. It swelled with industry and became the center of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built—and especially the perennial conflict between money and power. Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark color and authority, Simon Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of British heritage.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643135538
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
By the former editor of the London Times, a vivid, evocative, and deeply knowledgeable history of this unique world capital. London: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes, and ruled by the Normans. This transformative place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be checkered with grand estates of Georgian splendor. It swelled with industry and became the center of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built—and especially the perennial conflict between money and power. Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark color and authority, Simon Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of British heritage.