At 22 Edinburgh-born James Boswell kept a daily diary of his eventful second stay in London from 1762 to 1763. This journal, not discovered for more than 150 years, is a frank & artful record of adventures ranging from his vividly recounted love affair with a Covent Garden actress to his first amusingly bruising meeting with Samuel Johnson, to whom Boswell would later become both friend & biographer. The London Journal 1762-63 is a witty, incisive & compellingly candid testament to Boswell`s prolific talents. ...

Fill in & update this journal with all of your favourite London venues & discoveries, & find inspiration for places to go & things to do in the greatest city in the world. Each double-page spread covers a theme, from great hilltop views & secret gardens to romantic ruins & graves & graveyards, & from unspoilt streets to museums of the unexpected. London expert David Long guides you with his own suggestions, leaving you space to note your own finds or simply jot down your thoughts, & Kate Forrester provides beautiful decorative illustrations on every page. The perfect companion for the London visitor, resident or first-timer, combining both practical advice on where to start looking & the incentive to go on discovering the city for yourself. You`ll be sure to fall in love with London for the first time.. .or all over again. ...

London in the Key Guide series from AA Publishing; exploring a range of international destinations & recently been re-launched with full colour pages. Thorough & detailed in style, the guides are targeted at an older audience, exploring the principal sights, walks, activities, restaurants & accommodation of the destination. A detailed introductory section provides comprehensive information about the destination, including the economy, politics, heritage & language. There are also specific sections unique to each destination, covering society, the urban & rural, sports & leisure, art media & culture, history & science & technology. Each title is organised in the same way with destinations grouped by region or district & colour-coded to help readers navigate around the guide. An On the Move section provides details on transport, with important information on arriving, getting around (including distinctive local transport features such as metro & underground networks) & for visitors with a disability. Individual regional sections cover Sights, driving & walking opportunities, what to do, eating & accommodation. Local listings are accompanied by addresses, opening times, prices, directions & local transport options, though options for younger travellers & those with children are more limited. Extensive colour photography accompanies the text, with a range of pictures illustrations the main sites of the city, region or country. An extensive Practicalities chapter at the back of each guide carries essential information on weather, documents & customs, money, health, communication, tourist information, useful websites, finding help, opening times & entrance fees, media & books, films & maps. There is also basic information on entertainment & nightlife, sports & activities, film & music & festivals & events. ...

A set of four coasters featuring the wonderful London skyline. Each coaster has a different iconic landmark: the Tower of London, St Paul`s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Parliament & Westminster Abbey. The 4 coasters can all be aligned to show the full London skyline along the River Thames. ...

A set of four coasters featuring the wonderful London skyline. Each coaster has a different iconic landmark: the Tower of London, St Paul`s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Parliament & Westminster Abbey. The 4 coasters can all be aligned to show the full London skyline along the River Thames. ...

This set of four coasters features a beautifully illustrated design capturing some of the most famous landmarks in London. The prints present a white background with blue illustrations. These quirky coasters will set life & fun
- perfect for brightening up your coffee table.
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This set of four coasters features a beautifully illustrated design capturing some of the most famous landmarks in London. The prints present a white background with blue illustrations. These quirky coasters will set life & fun
- perfect for brightening up your coffee table.
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A set of four coasters featuring the wonderful London skyline. Each coaster has a different iconic landmark: the Tower of London, St Paul`s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Parliament & Westminster Abbey. The 4 coasters can all be aligned to show the full London skyline along the River Thames. ...

A beautiful tea towel by Temple Island & drawn by Matthew Cook: it features the wonderful London skyline with its most iconic landmarks: the Tower of London, St Paul`s Cathedral, Tower Bridge, the Parliament & Westminster Abbey. Made from 100% cotton this tea towel makes a great souvenir & a lovely addition to any kitchen. ...

Part of the hugely popular London puzzle series by London based artist Chris Rogers, this unusual & quirky view of the capital features all your favourite landmarks. As well as the easily recognised landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, St Pauls & The Gherkin, you will also notice the newly built The Shard, The Olympic Village & Wembley Stadium on the horizon. His detailed & colourful art style, make for an enjoyable & fantastic puzzling experience. How many famous buildings & structures can you spot? A fun-to-do puzzle to be enjoyed whatever your age.

Includes:: in box leaflet showing additional puzzle picture & artist’s biography.

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