Oh! I do like to be beside the seaside. An inspirational illustrated guide to 50 coastal days out, all within easy reach of London. Swap your oyster card for fresh oysters at Whistable, & trade in city parks for the wide open spaces of Camber Sands. Written by ex-Time Out editor Sarah Guy, London on Sea offers 50 fun days out on the coast with whimsical tone of voice that captures the magic of a day out on the beach. Timeless entries will feature the best walking routes, where to see breath-taking views, interesting architectural quirks & those local institutions that make each town unique. Destinations include: Southwold, Walberswick, Thorpeness, Aldeburgh, Walton-on-the-Naze, Frinton-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Southend, Leigh-on-Sea, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Sandwich, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Camber, Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Seaford, Rottingdean, Brighton, Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, East & West Wittering, Bournemouth. ...

In partnership with Santander, the sponsors of London’s cycle hire scheme, this book provides information on hiring the bikes & cycling etiquette as well as 25 h&-picked rides around London that will take you from docking station to docking station while enjoying the best of London in-between. The 25 routes are divided into the regions of North, South, East, West & Central London & for the more adventurous, a further afield section. Rides include; the sights of the Southbank, crawling Camden, by water to Chiswick House & many more. Each ride featured contains information including; distance, a profile saying whether it is flat, downhill or hilly, pick up & drop off docking stations, a list of directions, an overview map including marked out places of interest which are then described in more detail & approximate cycling time. This book will suit casual & regular cyclists alike & help you discover a fresh & healthy alternative to tubes & busses. ...

Encircling London like a noose, the M25 is a road to nowhere, but when Iain Sinclair sets out to walk this asphalt loop – keeping within the ‘acoustic footprints’ – he is determined to find out where the journey will lead him. Stumbling upon converted asylums, industrial & retail parks, ring-fenced government institutions & lost villages, Sinclair discovers a Britain of the fringes, a landscape consumed by developers. London Orbital charts this extraordinary trek & round trip of the soul, revealing the country as you’ve never seen it before.”A magnum opus, my book of the year. I urge you to read it. In fact, if you`re a Londoner & haven`t read it by the end of next year, I suggest you leave” Will Self, Evening Standard ` Books of the Year 2003` ...

London Out of Sight is an essential handbook for the London resident & visitor seeking solace from the city`s bustling, hectic character. With a focus on green & outdoor spaces, the book explores the capital`s charming hidden squares, elegant graveyards, lush community & public gardens & parks, sleepy city squares, sprawling woods, working city farms, & idiosyncratic & hidden points of interest. London does not necessarily immediately spring to mind as a city teeming with quiet & beautiful green areas, but the bustling sprawl belies a wealth of fascinating & meditative spaces. London Out of Sight looks to highlight a number of these, with profiles comprising practical information, historical & cultural contexts & beautiful original photography. Divided by orientation, the book features such diverse inclusions as: Richmond Park in west London (particularly its wildlife & facets such as King Henry`s Mound, the Ian Dury bench & its ancient walls); Hackney, Spitalfields & Freightliners City Farms; Gunnersbury Nature Triangle; the public & historic gardens at Chiswick House (the birthplace of the English Landscape movement, & with an observatory, Ionic temple, waterfalls, a Doric column & the Inigo Jones gateway); the Geffrye Museum Gardens in Shoreditch; the community Phoenix Garden in Charing Cross; Elephant & Castle Urban Forest; the ` Magnificent Seven` city cemeteries; quiet city escapes such as St Dunstan-in-the-East; & fascinating sculpture, follies, abandoned tunnels & other idiosyncrasies such as the crumbling abbey & Paxton Tunnel in Sydenham & Dulwich Woods, the Ruined Arch in Kew, & the Crystal Palace dinosaurs. London Out of Sight is an aesthetically wonderful, informative & indispensable guide to anyone seeking out London`s quiet, green & hidden nooks & corners. ...

Iain Sinclair explores modern London through a day`s hike around the London Overground route. The completion of the full circle of London Overground provides Iain Sinclair with a new path to walk the shifting territory of the capital. With thirty-three stations & thirty-five miles to tramp
- & inevitable & unforeseen detours & false steps
- he embarks on a marathon circumnavigation at street level, tracking the necklace of garages, fish farms, bakeries, convenience cafes, cycle repair shops & Minder lock-ups which enclose inner London. ” He is incapable of writing a dull paragraph.” (Scotland on Sunday). ” Sinclair breathes wondrous life into monstrous man-made landscapes.” (Times Literary Supplement). ” If you are drawn to English that doesn`t just sing, but sings the blues & does scat & rocks the joint, try Sinclair. His sentences deliver a rush like no one else`s.” (Washington Post).

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Where can you walk among dinosaurs, see pink flamingos on a roof garden or cycle past deer whose ancestors were hunted by Charles 1? London's green spaces are the envy of cities the world over, providing lush areas of rest, relaxation & recreation amid the urban sprawl. They encompass the vast spread of Hyde Park in the centre of the city to characterful local spaces like Springfield Park in Hackney. This authoritative guide contains detailed reviews of London's park & gardens, & offers fascinating accounts of their history as well as practical information about opening times, sports facilities & the chances of finding a good coffee. With over 70 stunning photographs & 16 maps, this book is designed to help you enjoy a surprisingly green city. ...

Where can you walk among dinosaurs, see pink flamingos on a roof garden or cycle past deer whose ancestors were hunted by Charles 1? London`s green spaces are the envy of cities the world over, providing lush areas of rest, relaxation & recreation amid the urban sprawl. They encompass the vast spread of Hyde Park in the centre of the city to characterful local spaces like Springfield Park in Hackney. This authoritative guide contains detailed reviews of London`s park & gardens, & offers fascinating accounts of their history as well as practical information about opening times, sports facilities & the chances of finding a good coffee. With over 70 stunning photographs & 16 maps, this book is designed to help you enjoy a surprisingly green city. ...

Using a selection of images from ” London in the Postwar Years” by Douglas Whitworth, Michael Barrett compares them with modern views taken from identical positions. The images are accompanied by captions explaining the changes which have occurred. Michael Barrett`s stunning colour photography contrasts with the evocative views of the post-war years to create an important visual record of England`s capital city. ...

London Peculiar introduces the reader to a vast array of London`s most bizarre, curious & intriguing sights. These quirky peculiarities include buildings, objects, institutions & spaces. The history & reason for being of each is examined in detail & all are illustrated with contemporary images. Entertaining & informative, London Peculiar is arranged according to district &
Includes:: Jeremy Bentham`s skeleton at University College, London; George Washington`s statue & his wish to never set foot on British soil; Postman`s Park & its memorials; Streets where one may drive on the right-hand side of the road (more than most people think); St. Clement Danes
- The church that inspired the modern tiered wedding cake; The site of the legation of the Republic of Texas; London`s only `split` pub, divided across two sides of an alley; The Duke of Wellington`s mounting stones; The fake houses of London; Queen Caroline`s bath; The Necropolis Railway (for coffins); A nightclub in a lavatory; & London`s smallest & narrowest houses among many others.

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A fully revised edition of this mini street atlas of inner London. The street maps of central London are at 7 inches to 1 mile, with the rest of inner London at 3.5 inches to 1 mile.
- The most comprehensive mini London street atlas.
- Street maps show hundreds of places of interest, tube & rail stations, car parks & postcode boundaries.
- Shows the Congestion Charge Zone.
- Central London street maps show one-way streets & banned turns.
- Tube map.
- Comprehensive index

Includes:: postcodes, schools, industrial estates, hospitals & sports centres. The maps mark every named street, plus car parks, tube, rail & bus stations, post offices, schools, hospitals, police & fire stations, places of worship & many other places of interest. There is also a map of the London Underground. The comprehensive index lists street names & postcodes, plus hundreds of places of interest. Schools, hospitals, railway stations & shopping centres, etc, are highlighted in red, while leisure & entertainment venues such as museums, galleries & sports grounds are shown in blue. Philip`s Street Atlas London is suitable for both drivers & pedestrians. For drivers, through-routes are highlighted. One-way streets & restricted turns are clearly displayed along with the Congestion Charge Zone. For pedestrians, tourist sights & attractions are clearly labelled & its compact size fits easily into a briefcase or handbag.







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