The hundred years from 1850 to 1950 were London`s railway century, an era during which the city was defined by its railways: grimy & utilitarian yet at the same time elegant & innovative. This fascinating book explores the many contemporary transport themes of London`s termini, including goods depots, electrified lines, industrial railways & Southern suburban lines. Covering the pivotal century 1850-1950, each chapter describes a decade & an issue particularly relevant to that period, from the railway eccentricities & early termini of the 1850s & `60s, through the glamorous heyday of the railway hotels in the 1890s, to the devastation of the Blitz. With fresh research revealing something of interest to both the expert as well as the everyman, there are gems to delight commuter, resident & tourist alike. Well illustrated with contemporary illustrations & key maps for each chapter, this quirky & accessible insight into London`s railway history & its lasting legacy is a must for all. ...

Folded version of the London’s Green Belt map, with a detailed & informative presentation of the environs of the capital, highlighting the areas designated as the Green Belt, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, local or national Nature Reserves, plus selected points of interest. The base map, provided by Geographers` A-Z Map Company, shows the road network highlighting the motorways & primary routes. Also marked are the boundaries of Greater London, districts or borough councils, & parliamentary constituencies. Superimposed on the base map is colouring and/or graphics indicating the Green Belt, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, local & national Nature Reserves, & land over 120m (approx. 400 feet). A range of symbols highlight selected points of interest, including tourist/visitor information centres, historic buildings, religious heritage, gardens & wildlife parks, country & amusement parks, viewpoints, etc. The map has the lines of the British National Grid. Accompanying notes provide a brief history of the Green Belt in & around London. The map is printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Coverage, clockwise from north-west, approx: Milton Keynes, Walden, Chelmsford, Southend-on Sea, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath, Reading & Thame.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a wall map. ...

A wall map of London’s Green Belt, size 70 x 100cm (27.5” x 39.5” approx), with a detailed & informative presentation of the environs of the capital, highlighting the areas designated as the Green Belt, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, local or national Nature Reserves, plus selected points of interest. The base map, provided by Geographers` A-Z Map Company, shows the road network highlighting the motorways & primary routes. Also marked are the boundaries of Greater London, districts or borough councils, & parliamentary constituencies. Superimposed on the base map is colouring and/or graphics indicating the Green Belt, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, local & national Nature Reserves, & land over 120m (approx. 400 feet). A range of symbols highlight selected points of interest, including tourist/visitor information centres, historic buildings, religious heritage, gardens & wildlife parks, country & amusement parks, viewpoints, etc. The map has the lines of the British National Grid. Accompanying notes provide a brief history of the Green Belt in & around London. The map is printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Coverage, clockwise from north-west, approx: Milton Keynes, Walden, Chelmsford, Southend-on Sea, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells, Haywards Heath, Reading & Thame.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a folded map. ...

London`s Hidden Corners, Lanes & Squares was inspired by Samuel Johnson`s advice to his friend & biographer James Boswell in the 18th century, on the occasion of the latter`s arrival in London: ”survey its innumerable little lanes & courts.” These are less numerous in the 21st century than in Dr Johnson`s time, so we`ve extended the great man`s brief to include alleys, squares & yards, along with some roads & streets & the odd green space. The entries range from history-soaked lanes in the City where you half expect to meet one of Charles Dickens`s characters (or even the author himself), to smart, pastel-painted mews in Chelsea that used to stable horses & now house the affluent & wealthy; & from unexpected pockets of Georgian beauty in traffic-plagued central London to tranquil Kensington squares, where you can hear birds singing & almost smell the money. ...

London has many rivers, but they are often hidden under centuries of development. Rivers like the Walbrook, the Fleet or the Westbourne have left their mark on the city, & still form an important part of our subterranean world. David Fathers traces the course of twelve hidden rivers in a series of detailed guided walks, illustrating the traces they have left & showing the ways they have shaped the city. Each walk starts at the tube or rail station nearest to the source of the river, & then follows it down to the Thames through parkl&, suburbia, historic neighbourhoods & the vestiges of our industrial past. Along the way there are encounters with such extraordinary Londoners as William Blake, Judy Garl&, Paul Robeson, Terence Donovan, Bradley Wiggins, Nelson, Lenin, Freud, & the great Victorian engineer Joseph Bazalgette. Hidden Rivers of London contains over 120 km of walks, both north & south of the Thames. Winding through the hills, valleys & marshes that underlie the city, every page is a revelation. ...

A unique & unusual guide to London`s hidden & lesser-known sights not found in standard guidebooks. Step beyond the chaos, cliches & queues of London`s tourist-clogged attractions to its quirkier side. Discover its loveliest ancient buildings, secret gardens, strangest museums, most atmospheric pubs, cutting-edge art & design, & much more: some 140 destinations in all corners of the city. Written by an experienced London writer & printed in color. ...

People love walking the streets of London, but there are always more questions than answers after a stroll through the capital. Following any of the 13 walks featured in the book will allow the user to walk in the footsteps of authors & statesmen, murderers & revolutionaries. With over 400 full-colour photographs, this book is packed with interesting details about London`s history with both personal tales of those that wandered the same streets in former years & a more general social & economic history of the different areas covered. Each walk is brought to life with thumbnail photos, striking full-page photos & detailed maps illustrating the route & where buildings & points of interest are located. From open sunny squares, to winding alleyways & quiet hidden corners, explore London & discover how 2, 000 years of colourful history have shaped this city. ...

People love walking the streets of London, but there are always more questions than answers after a stroll through the capital. Following any of the 13 walks featured in the book will allow the user to walk in the footsteps of authors & statesmen, murderers & revolutionaries. With over 400 full-colour photographs, this book is packed with interesting details about London`s history with both personal tales of those that wandered the same streets in former years & a more general social & economic history of the different areas covered. Each walk is brought to life with thumbnail photos, striking full-page photos & detailed maps illustrating the route & where buildings & points of interest are located. From open sunny squares, to winding alleyways & quiet hidden corners, explore London & discover how 2, 000 years of colourful history have shaped this city. ...

People love walking the streets of London, but there are always more questions than answers after a stroll through the capital. These books are packed with interesting details about London`s history with fascinating stories & more general historical facts. This box set combines volumes 1, 2 & 3 in an attractive slip case. Each volume contains 12 walks with maps & photographs to bring each walk to life. The box set makes an ideal gift for those interested in exploring the capital & its history on foot. ...

Did you know that apart from Lancashire, the greatest concentration of Boulton & Watt steam engines was in London, demonstrating the enormous & often overlooked significance of London as an industrial centre? The story behind the many industries found in the capital is described in this unique book. London once had scores of breweries; the world`s first plastic material was synthesised in the East End; there was even a gasworks opposite the Palace of Westminster. Clerkenwell was a centre for watch & clock makers; the River Thames used to be full of colliers bringing coal from Newcastle; Joseph Bramah invented his water closet & hydraulic pump here, & Henry Maudslay made machines to make machines. Many household names began in London: Schweppes, Crosse & Blackwell, & Vauxhall motor cars. The list of fascinating facts goes on. In this, the first book of its kind on the subject, Geoff Marshall provides an enthralling overview of London`s industrial face through history. ...