In this guidebook in the Frommer series, by a major name in travel information, Jason Cochran (formerly heading one of the largest of all travel websites), London comes alive, including important changes & developments of the most recent days, & strongly-held opinions (like London`s worst travel traps) of the sort rarely found. Jason writes for smart tourists wanting to enjoy the very best in all price ranges. London in the Easy Guide Series by Frommer’s that capture the unique spirit of the place offering expert advice in all price ranges for a variety of establishments & attractions. Arranged in a clear layout, put together in a light & compact format (256 pages ), these guides are easy to read & light to carry. The guides introduce a city and/or a region with ‘ Best of’, ‘ In Context’ & ‘ Suggested Itineraries’ chapters, offering information on the local history, culture, geography as well as selecting recommended road trips in & around the location. This section is followed by individual chapters dedicated to the different cities or regions covered by the guide, with advice on where to stay, where to eat, strolls, exploring, shopping, entertainment etc. The guides conclude with a final section on planning your trip. Frommer’s is an American publisher specialising in guidebooks emphasising the culture, lifestyle & history of the destination & stressing the insights travels offer. In their effort to contribute to making travel more accessible they are a cost-conscious company & offer, not only reasonable priced guides, but they also always include sensible priced lodgings & establishments in their guides. They are openly & highly critical when it comes to judging value for your money, & if something or somewhere is not worth your money & time, you will read it. ...

This book is a must for every lover of plants & green spaces either living in or visiting London. It has a month-by-month section highlighting what`s in season & where best to see it, followed by an A Z listing giving comprehensive details of each garden with information on public transport & disability access. From snowdrop glades to tropical conservatories, from roof gardens to houseboats, from cemeteries to parkl&, Lorna Parker`s labour of love presents both the city`s famous floral gems
- such as Kew, Chiswick Gardens & Regent`s Park
- & its quirkier havens of horticultural interest.

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The UK has produced some of the most original, exciting & influential bands in the world & most of these bands have cut their teeth in the network of music venues that criss-cross the capital. Some of these venues have achieved a mythical status whilst others have fallen by the wayside Imagine walking past some grubby old snooker hall unaware that Pink Floyd had played it in the 1960s. To those that care about music this is interesting! The aim of the book is to give a concise & complete history of the live music venues in London from the 1930s to the present day. Each entry consists of basic information such as address, nearest tube/train station, website, phone number, capacity & any live recordings (albums, DVDs) made there. Then there follows a history of the building & venue (when built, previous uses etc) & information about noteworthy gigs to have happened there. Of the 470 plus venues in this guide 250 have photographs of their most recent exteriors & some also feature interior shots. ...

Have you ever wondered why so many gin distilleries set up in London, even to this day? Or why some gin made in other countries is known as London Dry Gin? This spirited book will reveal why London has been so important to gin makers for centuries & why the popular drink even sparked a riot. Parliament thought gin was so central to the nation`s problems with alcohol & vice that it passed five different Acts. Even now, you are not allowed to make you own gin but is mother`s ruin really so bad for you? Did you know, for example, that it can help both arthritis & period pain? Or that the term ` Dutch courage` was originated because soldiers would drink what was then known as Dutch gin to keep warm? This book isn`t just a history of gin in London & the London style of gin but contains often startling facts about the recently revived favourite. Gordon might be out of favour but other London gins are proving a tonic to the drinks` market. ...

The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

Includes:: Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases,

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Over the decades, London has become a diverse landscape for all forms of graffiti & street art. From the better-known artists, down to the constant stream of fresh new talent attracted to the streets, London is a graffiti artist`s paradise & the images represent a London simmering with artistic flair. Featuring glossy photos of ground-breaking graffiti, London Graffiti & Street Art is the perfect companion for anyone excited by this most vibrant & changing of art form, & aims to give an insight into the creative output lost & found in & around the capital. ...

Detailed hardback street atlas covering the whole of Greater London at three different scales: 1:10, 000 scale covers central London; 1:20, 000 scale extends from Welwyn Garden City in the north to Gatwick Airport in the south & from Windsor in the west to Gravesend in the east; 1:63, 360 scale extends from Highbury in the north to Clapham in the south & from Shepherd ...

Detailed paperback street atlas covering the whole of Greater London at three different scales: 1:10, 000 scale covers central London; 1:20, 000 scale extends from Welwyn Garden City in the north to Gatwick Airport in the south & from Windsor in the west to Gravesend in the east; 1:63, 360 scale extends from Highbury in the north to Clapham in the south & from Shepherd ...

Detailed paperback street atlas covering the whole of Greater London at three different scales: 1:10, 000 scale covers central London; 1:20, 000 scale extends from Welwyn Garden City in the north to Gatwick Airport in the south & from Windsor in the west to Gravesend in the east; 1:63, 360 scale extends from Highbury in the north to Clapham in the south & from Shepherd ...

te Neues London City Journal

Includes:: 184 blank & lined pages, a few contact numbers & websites for tourist

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