London in the nineteenth century was the greatest city mankind had ever seen. Its wealth was dazzling. Its horrors shocked the world. As William Blake put it, London was `a Human awful wonder of God`. It was a century of genius
- of Blake, Thackeray & Mayhew, of Nash, Faraday, Disraeli & Dickens. Jerry White`s dazzling book is the first in a hundred years to explore London`s history over the nineteenth century as a whole. We see the destruction of old London & the city`s unparalleled suburban expansion. We see how London absorbed people from all over Britain, from Europe & the Empire. We see how Londoners worked & played. Most of all, we see how they tried to make sense of their city & make it a better place in which to live. Emerging clearly from this eloquent & richly-detailed overview is the London we see about us today.
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This beautifully illustrated book paints a multifaceted portrait of sixties London & explores the reasons why it became the epicentre of a cultural boom that resounded around the world & whose echoes can still be heard today. London in the 1960s was the embodiment of everything that was inspirational, innovative & progressive. Powered by the three key elements of youth, affluence & the mass media, the city became the hub of sixties pop culture, with its bold & creative spirit attracting an international cast of artists & luminaries in all fields, from pop music & fashion to literature & the visual arts. While a new aristocracy of rockstars & trendsetters ruled the roost, Pop art took a witty & detached view of contemporary consumerism & architecture looked towards a utopian future. This title features a stellar array of artists, photographers, musicians, models, writers, designers & architects presented in context, including David Hockney, Francis Bacon, David Bailey, Alan Aldridge, Kenneth Tynan, Mick Jagger, The Beatles, Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Ron Heron, Richard Hamilton, Peter Blake, Lucian Freud, Dirk Bogarde, Julie Christie, Marianne Faithful, Michael Caine, Mary Quant, Bridget Riley, Diana Rigg & many, many more. ...

In 1901, London was the greatest city the world had seen in size, wealth & grandeur. Yet it was also a city where poverty & disease were rife. London in 2001 was no longer among the world`s very largest cities, but was still one where vast wealth was displayed
- alongside beggars sleeping rough. Such paradoxes are among the defining experiences of living in London in this extraordinary century, & in this colourful book Jerry White tells the story not just of London, but of Londoners too. He examines the changes to the worlds of work, transport, popular culture, politics & government & shows how London affects its inhabitants, shaping their lives & being shaped in turn by them. Beautifully illustrated & with a wealth of detail, this is a definitive & highly readable history of London in the twentieth century. Winner of the Wolfson History Prize.
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London in the Inside Out city guides series, which combine bite-size expertise with unique, pocket-size, fold-out maps. Each title

Includes:: an illustrated 64-page guide which is cross-referenced with the foldout maps themselves. Text covers all the city sights, shopping, entertainment, food & drink, practical information & where to stay. Practical information also

Includes:: how to get to the city, getting around & everything you may need when you



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One of the most exciting & dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic & cutting-edge attractions. Whether you want to view the city from the London Eye, explore its many parks or browse the Sunday markets, Insight City Guide London will make sure you have the quintessential London experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including royalty, shopping & Parliament, while evocative accounts of the city`s districts bring London to life, from buzzy Soho & the South Bank`s theatrical landmarks to Kensington`s great museums & the vibrant East End. Full-colour photography & maps help you navigate with ease & our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best & most authentic hotels & restaurants. ...

London in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of the guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist, metro plans are included where relevant the each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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This Insight Guides Travel Map of London is a fully updated indexed, street map at 1:15 000. It

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This one-of-a-kind game presents multiple choice trivia questions about London`s historic nooks & crannies, beloved pastimes, hotspots & highlights only true Londoners would know. Correct answers are awarded IQ points & the team with the highest London IQ wins! Sleek game components include 200 cards (400 questions), a scoring chart, & 4 coloured pencils. From the London Eye to the Tower to the Tube, the Beatles to the Bloomsbury Group, Annabel`s to Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, London IQ promises serious fun for natives, residents & tourists & will teach even the most knowledgeable Londoner plenty they didn`t know about this beloved world capital. ...

At 22 Edinburgh-born James Boswell kept a daily diary of his eventful second stay in London from 1762 to 1763. This journal, not discovered for more than 150 years, is a frank & artful record of adventures ranging from his vividly recounted love affair with a Covent Garden actress to his first amusingly bruising meeting with Samuel Johnson, to whom Boswell would later become both friend & biographer. The London Journal 1762-63 is a witty, incisive & compellingly candid testament to Boswell`s prolific talents. ...

Fill in & update this journal with all of your favourite London venues & discoveries, & find inspiration for places to go & things to do in the greatest city in the world. Each double-page spread covers a theme, from great hilltop views & secret gardens to romantic ruins & graves & graveyards, & from unspoilt streets to museums of the unexpected. London expert David Long guides you with his own suggestions, leaving you space to note your own finds or simply jot down your thoughts, & Kate Forrester provides beautiful decorative illustrations on every page. The perfect companion for the London visitor, resident or first-timer, combining both practical advice on where to start looking & the incentive to go on discovering the city for yourself. You`ll be sure to fall in love with London for the first time.. .or all over again. ...