David Fathers presents a unique & richly illustrated guide to the London section of the Thames Path which runs along both banks of the river from Putney Bridge to the Thames Barrier Together the two paths make up a panoramic 40-mile walk through 2000 years of London's history From the old docks & wharves that primed the Industrial Revolution through the heart of British Government Monarchy & Church to the City of London that took its very existence from the river From the site of the Putney Debates at St Mary's Church to Wren's mighty baroque cathedral of St Paul's From the great Victorian engineering works of Sir Joseph Bazalgette & his attempts to clean up a polluted London & the river to the Thames Barrier seeking to protect huge parts of London from rising sea levels From London Bridge site of the oldest crossing point to the Millennium Bridge the Thames' newest crossing This book explains the panorama we see today what came before & how the changes came about Each double page shows the distance covered so you can plan your own tour of the river ...

London is the undisputed theatre capital of the world From world-famous musicals to West End shows from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre the range & quality are unsurpassed Leading theatre critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of forty-five theatres that make the London stage what it is With stories of the architecture the people & the productions which have defined each one alongside sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the public areas auditorium & backstage this illustrated overview of London's Theatres is a book like no other A must for fans of the stage! ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Innocence has nowhere to hide Written & directed by new British writer-director Paul Andrew Williams London To Brighton is the critically acclaimed urban thriller that has proved to be one of the most important films in recent British film history Violent uncompromising & utterly enthralling the film features an excellent cast razor sharp dialogue & an edge of your seat heart pounding climax It&s 307am & two girls burst into a run down toilet Joanne is crying her eyes out & her clothing is ripped Kelly&s face is bruised & starting to swell Duncan Allen lies in his bathroom bleeding to death Duncan&s son Stuart has found his father & wants answers Derek Kelly&s pimp needs to find Kelly or it will be him who pays Kelly & Joanne need to get through the next 24 hours alive London To Brighton has picked up a raft of awards & nominations including a BAFTA nomination for the Carl Foreman Award for the Most Promising Newcomer for Williams Most Promising Newcomer again for Williams at the Evening Standard British Film Awards Best Achievement in Production at the British Independent Film Awards (as well as nominations for the Douglas Hickox Award & Raindance Award) the Jury Prize at the Raindance Film Festival the New Director&s Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival & the Golden Hitchcock at the Dinard British Film Festival Actors Lorraine Stanley Johnny Harris Georgia Groome Sam Spruell Alexander Morton Nathan Constance Claudie Blakley Jamie Kenna David Keeling Jack Deam & Chloe Bale Director Paul Andrew Williams Certificate 18 years & over Year 2006 Languages English Duration 1 hour & 25 minutes (approx) ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A LONDON TRILOGY THE FILMS OF SAINT ETIENNEFrom a beautifully conceived film-poem & an imaginative exploration of the Lower Lea Valley to an uplifting documentary on a London landmark the collaborations between much-loved electronic indie trio Saint Etienne & filmmaker Paul Kelly (Lawrence of Belgravia) document London ever-changing environment & landscapes to music by the band Available together on one DVD for the very first time this loose trilogy is supported by rare & previously unavailable short films Finisterre (2003 Paul Kelly & Kieran Evans) is a homage to London featuring a host of well-known voices who&ve made the capital their own soundtracked by songs from Saint Etienne album of the same name What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day? (2005 Paul Kelly) follows paperboy Mervyn Day on his round tracing the fascinating hidden history of East London&s Lower Lea Valley in the years before it was redeveloped to become the Olympic Park Featuring the voices of David Essex & Linda Robson Commissioned by the Royal Festival Hall to mark its renovation & reopening This is Tomorrow (2007 Paul Kelly) lovingly records the immense labour that went into the refurbishment of one of London&s most distinguished concert venues Special features Today&s Special (2004 9 min in total) a series of three shorts about London&s disappearing cafes Banksy in London (2003 3 mins) outtakes from Finisterre that document the artist&s work some of which is no longer situ Monty the Lamb (2006 12 mins) a day in the life of Monty mascot for North Hendon FCSeven Summers (2012 10 mins) Sarah Cracknell narrates this follow up to Mervyn Day which revisits the Lea Valley seven years on from the making of that film The Other South Bank (2008 9 mins) a look at Tyneside&s South Bank area Fully illustrated booklet with newly commissioned essays Dolby Digital mono audio (320kbps) ...

London Under is an atmospheric imaginative introduction to everything that goes on under London from original springs & streams & Roman amphitheatres to Victorian sewers gang hideouts & modern Underground stations This book tunnels down through the geological layers meeting the creatures both real & fictional that dwell in the darkness
- rats & eels monsters & ghosts From the Anglo-Saxon graves under St Paul's to the hydraulic device in Kensal Green cemetery which lowered bodies into the catacombs below to the fossils uncovered when the Victoria Line was built & the gold bars within the Bank of England's vaults London Under takes you into a hidden world beneath our feet
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The London Underground or Tube is an icon it is the world's oldest underground rail network & remains one of its largest & busiest The Haynes London Underground Manual provides a detailed insight into its design construction operation & maintenance featuring fascinating photographs & drawings from the archives along with essential technical details & an engaging narrative Lively presentation & an abundance of colour imagery make this book an essential read for all enthusiasts of the Underground railways & indeed historic London ...

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Offering an intimate view of the city this unique guidebook means that you can explore the capital city's best local neighbourhoods highlighting the small locally-known enclaves of independent shops cafes & public spaces that give the capital its inimitable character From Columbia Road to Clarendon Cross there are dozens of tucked away villages' in London & this compendium of thirty of the most unique & vibrant is your key to exploring the city in a new way With atmospheric photographs an illustrated map for each village & a short text that sums up its spirit history & location this charming guide is a jumping off point for exploring the city in a new way ...