The Blue Guides England
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 31,54 MB
Release : 1920
Category :
ISBN :
Blue Guide London
Author : Emily Barber
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,93 MB
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1905131631
Book Description
The best guide to London for the intelligent independent traveler, covering all the sights, contexts, dining, accommodations and transportation. A focus on history, art and architecture combined with excellent museums coverage have made this the best guide to London since its original release in 1918. Now fully rewritten and updated by the Blue Guides team. With extensive mapping in Blue Guides excellent new format.
London and Its Environs
Author : Karl Baedeker
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 37,10 MB
Release : 2017-10-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780266473183
Book Description
Excerpt from London and Its Environs: Handbook for Travellers The chief object of the Handbook for London is to enable the traveller so to employ his time, his money, and his energy, that he may derive the greatest possible amount of pleasure and instruction from his visit to the greatest city in the modern world. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Offbeat Cotswolds
Author : Sean Callery
Publisher :
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 16,34 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Cotswold Hills (England)
ISBN : 9781789727807
Book Description
The Blue Badge Guide's London Quiz Book
Author : Mark King
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 37,35 MB
Release : 2016-07-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0750969040
Book Description
Drawing on extensive knowledge and celebrating London's diverse riches, this quiz book invites you to come on a wide-ranging exploration of the megacity the author calls 'The Big Onion'. Peel away its many layers in the company of one of London's top Blue Badge tourist guides. These 22 tours will inspire you, your family, colleagues and friends to leap from page to pavement in the entertaining company of a local expert. Have fun! This is the first in a series of regional quiz books written exclusively by Blue Badge guides – 'Britain's best guides' – local, professional guides rigorously examined by the Institute of Tourist Guiding, the industry's standard-setting body. World-renowned for their knowledge, interpretation skills and enthusiasm for their area!
The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain
Author : David Kemp
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 19,55 MB
Release : 1992-01-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1554883474
Book Description
Is a famous queen of Britain really bured beneath platform 10 at King's Cross station in London? What is the telephone number of the National Theatre? what is the best place to eat in Worcester? Where is the National Bagpipe Museum? (Hint: not in Scotland) Was Pointius Pilate born in Pitlochry? The answers to these questions and literally thousands more are to be found in David Kemp's fascinating guidebook, The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain. Nowhere else will the discerning traveller find so much diverse and essential information about British culture gathered together in one volume. With the author as your witty and knowledgeable guide, take a tour through nearly fifty cities, from Penzance to Perth, from London to Cardiff and Belfast. Each city section begins with a concise, readable history and a guided walk around the town, planned to take in as many of the significant local sights as can comfortably be included. Next are exhaustive listings, including telephone numbers and addresses, of everything a culturally curious visitor might want to seek out: theatre, art galleries, museums, antique markets, antiquarian and other bookstores, restaurants, lcoal fairs and festivals and more. Finally, under the headings of Artistic Associations and Ephemera, each section concludes with an entertaining collection of local lore, gossip, legend and anecdote.
A Pocket Guide to Great Britain
Author : United States. Department of Defense
Publisher :
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 1963
Category : Great Britain
ISBN :
Book Description
The London Blue Plaque Guide
Author : Nick Rennison
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 24,7 MB
Release : 2009-05-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0752499963
Book Description
Connecting people with places, London's distinctive Blue Plaque scheme highlights the buildings where some of the most remarkable men and women in our history and culture have lived and worked. From Richard Burton to Karl Marx, Marie Stopes to Jimi Hendrix, this fully updated 4th edition of The London Blue Plaque Guide has over 900 entries and provides an essential companion to the famous people who have made their homes in the city. It includes updated maps and a useful list of names by profession as well as location. As the definitive guide to the fascinating historical figures who have lived in London, it will be invaluable to residents and tourists alike.
Insight Guides England (Travel Guide eBook)
Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 791 pages
File Size : 42,16 MB
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1786716666
Book Description
England's wealth of history and culture will fascinate any visitor. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide England, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this rich and varied country. Inside Insight Guide England: A fully-overhauled edition by our expert regional authors. Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this scenic country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including its ancient monuments, castles, stately homes and world-class museums in our Best of England. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from its dynamic capital London to the beauty of the West Country and the Lake District, and the historic cities of Oxford, Bath and York. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine
A Study Guide for David Hare's "The Blue Room"
Author : Gale, Cengage Learning
Publisher : Gale, Cengage Learning
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 41,22 MB
Release :
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1410341720
Book Description
A Study Guide for David Hare's "The Blue Room," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.
