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London Insight City Guide

One of the most exciting and dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic and cutting-edge attractions. Whether you want to view the city from the London Eye, explore its many parks or browse the Sunday markets, Insight City Guide London will make sure you have the quintessential London experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including royalty, shopping and Parliament, while evocative accounts of the city`s districts bring London to life, from buzzy Soho and the South Bank`s theatrical landmarks to Kensington`s great museums and the vibrant East End. Full-colour photography and maps help you navigate with ease and our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our
selection of the best and most authentic hotels and restaurants.
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One of the most exciting & dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic & cutting-edge attractions. Whether you want to view the city from the London Eye, explore its many parks or browse the Sunday markets, Insight City Guide London will make sure you have the quintessential London experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including royalty, shopping & Parliament, while evocative accounts of the city`s districts bring London to life, from buzzy Soho & the South Bank`s theatrical landmarks to Kensington`s great museums & the vibrant East End. Full-colour photography & maps help you navigate with ease & our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best & most authentic hotels & restaurants.

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Eye - An organ which detects light
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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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