Alf Townsend is a London cabbie with nearly fifty years` experience. In his new book, he gathers together for the first time the complete history of London`s cabs in wartime
- not just in the Second World War when cabs were converted for other uses (firefighting, ambulances, armoured personnel carriers, etc), but also in the First World War, when the cabbies had to endure hundreds of zeppelin attacks by night. With over 90 photographs supporting Alf`s usual lively & readable text, this book is sure to reveal a hitherto unknown aspect of the capital in wartime.
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David Fathers presents a unique & richly illustrated guide to the London section of the Thames Path, which runs along both banks of the river from Putney Bridge to the Thames Barrier. Together, the two paths make up a panoramic 40-mile walk through 2000 years of London`s history. From the old docks & wharves that primed the Industrial Revolution, through the heart of British Government, Monarchy & Church to the City of London that took its very existence from the river. From the site of the Putney Debates at St Mary`s Church to Wren`s mighty baroque cathedral of St Paul`s. From the great Victorian engineering works of Sir Joseph Bazalgette & his attempts to clean up a polluted London & the river to the Thames Barrier seeking to protect huge parts of London from rising sea levels. From London Bridge, site of the oldest crossing point, to the Millennium Bridge, the Thames` newest crossing. This book explains the panorama we see today, what came before & how the changes came about. Each double page shows the distance covered so you can plan your own tour of the river. ...

This title presents unique panoramic views in true perspective. Shot entirely with a classic panoramic camera, Mark Denton`s distinctive photography reveals some of the finest ever wide views of London. This new, revised & updated edition, offers a unique introductions to the city`s spectacular architecture & heritage. The majority of the images are taken in the magic hours of dusk & dawn, offering new interpretations of the most recognisable landmarks. Having water determinedly as long as it took to achieve the perfect light & weather conditions, Denton has succeeded in bringing an entirely new perspective to his portraits of this city. Among the extraordinary views here are the high level vistas from Tower 42, the Monuments, the Park Lane Hilton & the London Eye, as well as new images of the great parks & open spaces. In London the past & present go hand in h&. As one of the world`s most visited cities, it remains a constant focus of historical & architectural interest & change. In ” London: The Panoramas”, Mark Denton`s remarkable images bring out those elements of rich heritage & renewal. ...

This 1000 piece puzzle shows a cartoon illustrated view of the Thames, looking east towards the O2 & the Thames Barrier. Many of London`s most famous & prestigious buildings overlook The Thames, including the Palace of Westminster, The Tower of London & the World Heritage site at Greenwich. There are plenty of other familiar landmarks for puzzle fans to discover & enjoy too. These include Westminster Abbey, The London Eye, St Paul`s Cathedral, The Royal Festival Hall, The Globe Theatre, Tower Bridge & The Shard. ...

Following the huge success of Ilex`s 1000 Dot-to-Dot series, we bring you the longest & most satisfying dot-to-dot puzzle ever! This beautifully designed hardback book concertinas into a stunning frieze of no fewer than 3000 dots, providing several satisfying hours of mindful dot-joining fun. The perfect souvenir of your trip to London, this fabulous original illustration features its most famous buildings & landmarks, including Tower Bridge, the London Eye & the Houses of Parliament. To enable you to enjoy your handiwork to the full, the ends of the design are perforated: you can easily remove your completed masterpiece, & display it on your wall. ...

London Theatreland 1915 Wallmap size 79 x 63cm / 31 x 25 approx, a reproduction from the Old Book House of a decorative map commissioned by the Underground Electric Railways Company & drawn by the renowned artist Leslie Mac Donald (Max) Gill, the elder brother of the sculptor & letterer Eric Gill. The map covers an area roughly from the Palladium theatre in Soho & the S. Jame ...

London is the theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre, the range & quality is unsurpassed. Leading theatre critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of the forty-five theatres which make the London stage what it is, with stories of the architecture, the people & the productions which have defined each one. Sumptuous photographs by Peter Dazeley of the public areas, auditorium & backstage complete the picture. Contents include: 1. Grandes Dames: The Grade I listed Haymarket, Drury Lane, & Covent Garden Opera House 2. Palaces of Pleasure: The London Palladium, the Coliseum, Lyceum, & Prince of Wales 3. Popular landmarks: The National Theatre, Old Vic, Shakespeare`s Globe, Roundhouse, & Royal Court 4. Informal delights: The Young Vic, Almeida, Donmar, & The Other Palace, opening 2017 5. Legends Alive: Richmond Theatre, The Playhouse, Adelphi, & the New Ambassadors 6. Hidden Gems: Alexandra Palace, The BBC Radio Theatre, Normansfield & Charing Cross theatres 7. Eastward Ho!: Barbican, Hackney Empire, Stratford East, & Wilton`s Music Hall 8. West End jewels: The Savoy, Novello, Duke of York`s, St Martin`s, & Criterion ...

London, the capital & heart of Britain, is an exciting & constantly developing city. London Then & Now explores London`s landscape, past & present, through the eye of the camera. Some 70 historic photographs of London`s past are paired with specially commissioned contemporary views taken from the same vantage point. In spite of wartime damage & postwar planning, so many of the buildings that characterise London still remain. The book features the fascinating vistas of London that have changed little & some that have changed radically, from the regeneration of the south bank, the docklands in the east to the transformation of a power station into Tate Modern. Part of the bestselling ` Then & Now` series, this charming contrast of old & new photographs highlights the stunning changes
- & the equally amazing similarities
- of one of the most loved cities in Britain, its well-known places but also some of the hidden gems.

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* Britain`s capital city `then`
- with archive photography
- & `now` * In new `compact` edition * Fascinating details of what

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The great tourist destinations are all included: Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the British Museum, St. Pauls Cathedral & Hyde Park, along with classic London pubs, famous theatres, the grand stations, & Carnaby Street & the Kings Road. The book travels along the Thames through Hammersmith, Barnes & Richmond out to Hampton Court, plus we get a fleeting glimpse of Chuck Berry & the Rolling Stones posing on Park Lane & walking out of court in Southcombe Street. There are Dickensian street scenes, plus ` The Old Curiosity Shop` & coaching inns that Dickens visited. Sites include: Albert Hall, Albert Memorial, Bank of Engl&, Grosvenor Square, Chelsea, Cleopatra`s Needle, Selfridges, Earls Court, Fleet Street, Soho, Haymarket, Kensington High Street, Kew Gardens, Leicester Square, Oxford Street, Paddington, Piccadilly Circus, Savoy Hotel, V&A, Natural History Museum, National Theatre, Festival Hall, Waterloo & much more. ...