Author : Jill Billington
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,58 MB
Release : 2003
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 9780711220393
A guided tour of London's public squares, community and allotment gardens, front gardens and window boxes - and the myriad and monumental public parks, from the grand formality of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens to the wild heathland of Hampstead and the commons.
Author : Victoria Summerley
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 48,80 MB
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1781012008
London's gardeners are twice blessed: not only do they live in one of the world's most vibrant capitals, it is also one of the most verdant. Gardens of every imaginable style, shape and size abound on rooftops, within palaces, surrounding churches, behind walls - on every piece of dry land - even if it is floating on or lapped by the river Thames. In Great Gardens of London, Victoria Summerley and Hugo Rittson Thomas collaborate to unearth the most fascinating stories of plants and people inside London's most exciting gardens. Some of the gardens are strictly private, while others are regularly open to visitors, but all can now be savoured and enjoyed along with those who know them best. Great Gardens of London is a captivating photographic portrait of the greatest gardens of the capital which are primarily closed to the public or rarely open their gates. It will feature gardens designed by some of the leading contemporary garden designers from across the world. Accompanying the photographs will be essays on the design and planting that explain the designers' inspiration and passion.
Author : Nana Ocran
Publisher :
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 16,81 MB
Release : 2015-03-19
Category :
ISBN : 9781902910529
Author : Abigail Willis
Publisher : MetroBooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,53 MB
Release : 2012-11
Category : Gardens
ISBN : 9781902910420
London is home to over 3 million gardens, from pocket handkershief front yards to historic horticultural sites like Westminster College Garden. This book celebrates the wealth of London's gardens with an inspirational compost of specially commissioned photographs, reviews, practical gardening advice, and much more.
Author : Mrs. Evelyn Cecil
Publisher :
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 13,24 MB
Release : 1907
Category : Gardens
ISBN :
Author : Hunter Davies
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 39,6 MB
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Parks
ISBN : 9781471190551
Join Hunter Davies on a celebratory stroll around London's greatest glories - its parks. We need our parks more than ever before, for our health and spirits, our bodies and souls, to keep us fit, to save us from pollution, to protect nature and wildlife; and Londoners are lucky enough to enjoy more green spaces than any other major city in the world. In London Parks, Hunter Davies illustrates their wonders by spending a year walking round his favourite parks. From his local haunt on Hampstead Heath to the capital's latest wonder, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, each one is chosen for its unique appeal. Informative and entertaining, he details their history, describes their layout and reveals hidden delights and new attractions that might otherwise be missed, such as the statue of a small brown dog in Battersea Park, a garden full of exotic plants and palm trees in south London's Burgess Park or, for something completely unique, Ian Dury's musical memorial bench in Richmond Park. Fun, thought-provoking and uplifting, London Parks is an essential companion for anyone wishing to explore the ever-green beauty of Britain's capital city, whether it's spotting pelicans and politicians in St James's Park, the birds in the London Wetland Centre or the views from Greenwich Park.
Author : Katie Wignall
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 21,54 MB
Release : 2022-05-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1529419433
A refreshing guide to discovering the hidden details of London with 10 fully guided walking routes from London's leading tour guide Look Up London. Have you ever noticed London's tiniest public sculpture? Or wondered why there are strange cone-shaped structures on the fanciest historic homes? Did you know that the Tower of London used to be a zoo, or about the now defunct London railway that transported over 200,000 people to their final resting place? These are just some of the fascinating details that Blue Badge Tourist guide Katie Wignall reveals in this absorbing guide to the secrets of London hidden in plain sight. Take a journey through London's rich past with these 10 fully guided walking routes and discover a whole world of incredible history hiding above your eye-line, just waiting to be spotted. From the saucy scandals of Covent Garden to stories of power and intrigue from the City, atmospheric pubs to hidden Roman remains, London is a city bursting with captivating stories which are etched into its very architecture. So, Look Up and discover a London you have never seen before.
Author : David Hampshire
Publisher : Survival Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,85 MB
Release : 2018-04-30
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 9781909282827
No city in the world has such a rich diversity of beautiful green spaces as London, which provide a wealth of opportunities to exercise and commune with nature year round. Whether you're a nature lover, amateur horticulturist or an enthusiastic walker, or all three - or just seeking a bit of peace and quiet away from the stresses of life - you'll find our 20 green walks immensely rewarding.
Author : Harry Ades
Publisher : Hoxton mini Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,30 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Ecotourism
ISBN : 9781910566688
In an age of behemoth brands, visiting local independent shops has never been more rewarding - or important. London has an army of small owner-run indies and we've picked the very best. From artisan delis to stationery hubs, these shops are champions of friendly service and expert knowledge. Go out, support and enjoy. The book includes 54 shops and is packed with original photography, insider tips and interviews with the owners.
Author : Todd Longstaffe-Gowan
Publisher : Paul Mellon Ctr for Studies
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 22,92 MB
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780300085389
Recognizing the contribution of domestic gardens to the texture of 18th and early 19th century London, the author explores the small gardens, their owners and their significance to the development of the metropolis.
