Author : Jack Chesher
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 33,73 MB
Release : 2023-05-09
Category : History
ISBN : 0711277559
London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers presents a miscellany of historic and quirky curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital.
Author : Rachel Howard
Publisher : Jonglez
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 30,12 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9782361952808
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.
Author : Matthew Green
Publisher : Michael Joseph
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,34 MB
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 9780718179762
"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.
Author : David Long
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,31 MB
Release : 2013-10-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1472109333
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!
Author : Simon Leyland
Publisher : Random House
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 37,33 MB
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 1448171350
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.
Author : Eloise Millar
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 36,48 MB
Release : 2016-08-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1782435050
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.
Author : Monaco Books
Publisher : Monaco Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 MB
Release : 2015-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783955041403
London - Highlights of a Fascinating City attempts to unveil to the reader, page after page, the great charm and the rich diversity of Britain's capital city. Readers will discover the latest architectural developments in this modern mega-city on the Thames, and at the same time appreciate the attractive monuments and sites of a much older city, rich in traditions. Superb photographs confirm the enthusiastic description of Rutari, the author: "A magic light cloaks this unique city, as if from Aladdin's lamp."--Jacket
Author : Robert Kahn
Publisher : City Secrets
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2011-11
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780983079538
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.
Author : Tom Greig
Publisher : Luster Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,82 MB
Release : 2016-04
Category : TRAVEL
ISBN : 9789460581731
Where are the 5 best places to find street food? Which are the 5 best restaurants to grab your lunch at in Soho? Which pubs have the most amazing interiors? Where are the best places to discover vintage vinyl? Which are the most innovative theatre companies? Where will you find the most unusual museums? The best places for an outdoor swim? The 500 Hidden Secrets of London reveals these good-to-know places and many more. Discover a diverse range of under-the-radar yet outstanding addresses that will allow you to explore the best of the city away from the crowds. An affectionate and informed guide to London, written by a true local. This is a book for visitors who want to avoid the usual tourist spots and for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. Photography by Sam Mellish.
Author : Simon Jenkins
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 37,48 MB
Release : 2019-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0241985366
'Fascinating and timely. Required reading for every developer, planner or councillor who holds London in trust today' Griff Rhys Jones 'Accessible, clear and readable' Rowan Moore, The Observer ________________________ LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This unremarkable place - not even included in the Domesday Book - became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And rising 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. ________________________ 'A vivid and deeply well-informed account of London's history' Charles Saumarez Smith, Professor of Cultural History, Queen Mary University of London 'Extremely informative and witty' Roy Porter, author of London: A Social History on Landlords to London 'A short, invigorating gallop over two and a half thousand years' Scotsman on A Short History of Europe
