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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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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This new Philip`s De Luxe edition of the fully revised mini street atlas of London is attractive, professional & discreet. This stylish edition is the perfect accessory for both handbag & briefcase. The atlas covers all of London from Richmond to Greenwich & from Highgate to Streatham, with enlarged maps of central London from Earl`s Court to Tower Bridge. Philip`s Street Atlas of London De Luxe edition

Includes:: two ribbon markers, an elastic fastener/page holder, & a section for notes. The street maps of central London are at 7 inches to 1 mile, with the rest of inner London at the clear scale of 3.5 inches to 1 mile. The maps mark every named street, lane, alley, court & walkway, plus car parks, tube, rail & bus stations, post offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, police & fire stations, places of worship, leisure centres, footpaths & bridleways, golf courses, & many other places of interest. There is also a map of the entire 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.

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New in the best-selling Pictura series, this is colouring-in as you`ve never seen it before
- especially for all design-conscious,
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Detailed pocket street atlas at 1:20, 000 scale, covering from Chiswick in the west to Barking in the east & Hackney in the north to Dulwich in the south. Central London is also shown at a larger scale of 1:12, 500. Fully indexed with grid-references the cartography is clear, showing all roads, motorways (with junctions indicated), A & B roads, one way streets, restricted access & more. Colour is used to classify types of buildings as well as roads; administrative boundaries are marked as are postal districts. The map highlights hospitals, police stations, theatres, places of worship, public spaces & much more
- the congestion charge zone is shown as are all rail stations, both over & underground. Also included is a tube map on the rear cover. Current edition of this title was published in 2012.
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The London Pocket Bible offers entertaining advice for the visiting tourist or life-long Londoner, as well as:
- Essential travel
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This attractive, handy pocket book answers all those burning questions about London. Whose head fell off London Bridge into his daughter`s lap? How do you make Big Ben gain two-fifths of a second? Who sold Buckingham Palace to an American tourist? Which London citizens are allowed to herd a flock of sheep over London Bridge? Why did John Etherington`s top hat get him arrested in Mayfair in 1797? Which Londoner embalmed his wife & displayed her in a glass cabinet in his front room? What does Tony Blair mean in Cockney rhyming slang? & how many policemen can you fit in Nelson`s Column? If you think that London is the greatest city in the world but could do with some evidence to back you up, this is the book you need. Within these pages are hundreds of facts, figures, stories, "es, jokes & extraordinary anecdotes about London from its earliest times, when hippos swam up the Thames & elephants lived in Trafalgar Square, right up to the present day. You will learn essential information such as who took a binbag full of body parts to Shepherd`s Bush by taxi, what goes on at the Horseshoe & Faggott Cutting Ceremony, who was paid GBP3 a yard to paint the ceiling of the Royal Naval College, & who keeps a Northern Line tube train in his back garden. As the saying goes, ` There is in London all that life can afford.` & most of it is in this book. ...

London in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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London in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...