London is full of curiosities. Who knew that beneath the Albert Memorial lies an undercroft resembling a church crypt? Or that there are catacombs under Camden? Who would expect to find a lighthouse in East London, sphinxes in South London, dummy houses in West London, or a huge bust of film director Alfred Hitchcock in North London? How many of those who walk past Cleopatra`s Needle pause to consider why a 3, 000-year-old Egyptian monument stands beside the Thames? How many know that what was once London`s smallest police station can be seen in Trafalgar Square? Or that pineapples are used in the architectural design of so many buildings? Or why there are memorials to the ` Mayflower` & Pilgrim Fathers in Rotherhithe? These are just a few of the facets explored, described & illustrated here for anyone in search of the oddly obscure, wonderfully weird & surprisingly strange in this capital of curiosities. ...

Double-sided cycle map from Sustrans covering central London at 1:15, 000 & on the reverse Greater London within the M25 at 1:110, 000, with both map highlighting cycle routes including Avenue Verte, Great North Way, Downs & Weald, Garden of Engl&, & Ingrebourne Way. Additional street plans show Dartford, Waltham Abbey, Watford & Woking. Maps is this Sustrans series show all the National & Regional Cycle Network routes clearly numbered & have the colouring distinguishing between the on-road & traffic-free sections. The publishers’ own recommendations are shown in contrasting colour &, in most titles, are in addition presented on the reverse side on separate panels where each circuit is annotated with useful notes. The maps have contours & altitude colouring to show the topography, with additional gradient markings. Towns along the routes are annotated with symbols indicating what facilities can be found there. Also marked are various places of interest, on or near the routes, & railway lines are shown with stations for access to the routes by rail. On the reverse each title also provides large, clear city centre street plans of main towns, highlighting the Cycle Network and/or the recommended routes. Also included are contact details of tourist information centres. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

” The London Cycling Guide, Updated Edition” is your complete guide to life in the cycle lane. Written by the author of London s most popular cycling blog & using years of experience & contributions from readers, it offers more than 30 leisurely routes covering both inner & outer London. Each itinerary is described in detail with a series of points of interest also pinpointed on an accompanying route map. Boxed information with each route shows at-a-glance the start point, likely duration, & some suggestions for where to eat & drink along the way. The book also covers important practical information on cycling, such as choosing the right bike for your style of cycling; tips on urban cycling, social cycling, & cycling with children; & guidance on security & insurance as well as information on accessories & clothing. This best selling guide to cycling in London is completely updated with new routes, maps, & color photographs. It also

Includes:: full details of Santander Cycles, London`s new self-service public bike sharing scheme.”

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From St Paul's Cathedral at twilight to Canary Wharf in the morning sun, from London Bridge at rush hour to Regent's Park at first light, this book's lively text & specially-commissioned photography captures London's sights & people throughout the day. David Paterson's magnificent photography presents a fresh perspective on well-known London landmarks & distinctive neighbourhoods. ...

London in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

London in the Directions series from Rough Guides; pocket-sized guides to a range of international regions & cities, practically designed to help visitors make the most of their trip. Ideal for shorter breaks of around a week, the guides cover the principal areas, towns & neighbourhoods within a region or city. Each section contains concise listings for what to see & do, as well as details of selected restaurants, caf ...

London in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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London in the Discover series from Lonely Planet; covering a range of countries worldwide & practically designed to allow travellers to find the most iconic sites & attractions at a glance. Uniquely designed, each title in the series

Includes:: a series of lists of the best things to do & see, with highlights, thematic

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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Discover London is your passport to all the most relevant & up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, & what hidden discoveries await you. Pop into a pub for good cheer & a pint of beer, let a Yeoman Warder regale you with medieval tales at the Tower of London, or soak up Westminster Abbey's sublime stonework, all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of London & begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Discover London: Full-colour maps & images throughout Highlights & itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs & interests Insider tips save you time & money, & help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds & trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips
- including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, & prices Honest reviews for all budgets
- including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, & hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer & more rewarding travel experience
- including history, art, literature, dance, politics, architecture, shopping, cuisine & wine Free, convenient pull-out London map (included in print version), plus over 35 colour maps Coverage of the West End, the City, the South Bank, Kensington, Hyde Park, Clerkenwell, the East End, Docklands, Hampstead, North London, Greenwich, & more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Discover London, our easy-to-use guide, is perfect for travellers who seek the most popular attractions a destination has to offer. Filled with inspiring & colourful photos, this guide focuses on the best of the best. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends a wide range of experiences, both popular & offbeat, & extensively covers all of the city's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet's London guide. Or check out Lonely Planet's Pocket London, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's England guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Authors: Written & researched by Lonely Planet, Steve Fallon, Emilie Filou, Damian Harper & Vesna Maric. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, as well as an award-winning website, a suite of mobile & digital travel products, & a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet's mission is to enable curious travellers to experience the world & to truly get to the heart of the places they find themselves in. Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2012 & 2013 winner in Favorite Travel Guide category ' Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' -The New York Times ' Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, & it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -Fairfax Media (Australia)


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London Premier Wall Map, size 121 x 96cm
- paper version, from Geographers` A-Z Map Company at 3 inches to 1 mile (1:21, 477),
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