The best of London`s brunches, from north to south, east to west. Want to know the best place near you for avocado on toast or some freshly baked granola? Or perhaps a fry-up & a bottomless jug of Bloody Mary is more in order... Brunch is fast becoming the meal of the day & here is our guide to London`s 50 best spots to grab the papers & settle in for a leisurely morning. Whether it`s a relaxed affair or more of a special occasion, there is a venue near you to fulfil every brunchtime need. From coffee & eggs in an art gallery (No 67) to a toastie by the canal (Towpath Cafe), waffles with views over London (Duck & Waffle), or a fry-up after a stroll in the park (The Pavilion Cafe), we`ve eaten, drunk, reordered & reviewed so that you can perfectly satisfy those mid-morning munchies. ...

This thirst-inducing exploration of London`s pubs offers the latest lowdown on 115 hangouts. It`s easy to find the perfect place, as pubs are listed by special interest & organized by neighbourhood, with maps guiding the reader to their chosen drinking hole. Every entry details the available ales on tap, highlighted by photographs that showcase the unique character of each destination. ...

The UK is a nation of diehard shoppers. Retail therapy is the country`s favourite leisure activity
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London Best-Kept Secrets brings together the `greatest hits` from our London`s Secrets series. We take you off the beaten tourist path to seek out the more unusual (`hidden`) places that often fail to register on the radar of both visitors & residents alike. Nimbly sidestepping the chaos & queues of London`s tourist-clogged attractions, we visit its quirkier
- but no less fascinating
- side. London Best-Kept Secrets takes in some of the city`s loveliest hidden gardens & parks, absorbing & poignant museums, great art & architecture, beautiful ancient buildings, magnificent Victorian cemeteries, historic pubs, fascinating markets & much more. Entries range from the enchanting Hill Garden to the magical canals of Little Venice, from the home of Britain`s greatest naturalist to atmospheric Dennis Severs House, from the moving Foundling Museum to the spiritual home of Big Ben, the splendour of some of Wren`s greatest churches to a stunning house designed by William Morris, & from the spectacular treasures of Syon House to atmospheric Kensal Green cemetery. With a copy of London`s Best-Kept Secrets to guide you, you`ll never be bored of London (or life). We hope that you enjoy discovering the city`s secrets as much as we did.

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June 2013 sees the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Queen`s Coronation, only the second time in British history a monarch has reached this remarkable milestone. As the event was famously the first of its kind to be televised images from the ceremony inside Westminster Abbey are instantly recognisable & have become iconic. Far less familiar are the scenes in the streets outside, however, where huge crowds assembled to see a procession of state coaches & historic regiments marching past public buildings festooned with patriotic banners & colourful grandstands erected outside many famous landmarks. At the core of the book is a hitherto private collection of more than 200 images showing London`s West End on the day. None has been published before, & together they provide a unique & precious record of this historic occasion
- the day of the Coronation as it was seen by ordinary members of the public.
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This book is a celebration of London`s ever-growing legion of independent cafes, coffee shops & tearooms
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Where can you find a dog guarding his master`s grave for eternity, an Arabian tent of stone commemorating a great explorer or the cemetery that inspired Bram Stoker`s Dracula? London`s cemeteries are places of peace & tranquillity, but they are also a fascinating barometer of the capital`s social history. Intriguing stories of courage, personal triumph & domestic tragedy lie behind the gravestones & mausolea, many of which are masterpieces of commemorative art. Today London`s cemeteries are also valued as a habitat for flora & fauna & are great destinations for wildlife lovers. This unique new guide gives a concise history of London`s cemeteries from historic churchyards & Victorian creations such as Nunhead & Highgate to modern multifaith cemeteries such as Forest Park. The book

Includes:: reviews of over 80 cemeteries, complete with a who`s who of famous permanent residents, along with opening times & travel information. Over 70 photographs capture the unique atmosphere of London`s cemeteries & there are 10 maps to help the reader explore these wonderful urban spaces.

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This remarkable book presents a modern photographic panorama of the River Thames by Charles Craig, Graham Diprose & Mike Seaborne, alongside one created by the Port of London Authority in 1937. Thames Panorama is a fascinating study of how the twentieth century has changed the face of the Thames. First published in 1988 & updated for the Millennium, this book is again being brought up to date, a sign of how rapid the pace of change has been for London`s river. & yet amid the sparkling new developments & brash architectural statements that have sprung up, a sense of continuity is apparent when the two panoramas, albeit separated by more than seventy years, are shown side by side. ...

This visually stunning book covers many of the best-known & most historic churches & cathedrals within the Greater London area. ...

London`s City Churches include some of the Capital`s finest architecture. The sanctity of the church has prevented London`s churches from being redeveloped or altered in any significant way & so they remain historical islands while the environment around them has changed beyond recognition. This pocket guide means that you can explore & understand the history of these remarkable buildings from the earliest medieval remains to the handful of churches rebuilt after 1945. This guide is packed with information about the history & architecture of these fascinating churches & for those wanting to walk in the footsteps Wren, Pepys, & Shakespeare there are details of opening times, church events as well as three detailed City walks. Over 70 photographs & four maps are included to help you enjoy exploring London’s City churches. ...