The streets of London resonate with secret stories from East End lore to Cold War espionage from tales of riots rakes anarchy & grisly murders to Rolling Stones gigs gangland drinking dens Orwells Fitzrovia & Lenins haunts. Ed Glinert has walked the length & breadth of the city to unravel its mysteries travelling through time from the Romans London wall to the new Olympic site at Stratford. This is London as you have never seen it before. ...

There is no one-volume book in print that carries so much valuable information on London & its history Illustrated London News The London Encyclopaedia is the most comprehensive book on London ever published. In its first new edition in over ten years completely revised & updated it comprises some 6 000 entries organised alphabetically cross-referenced & supported by two large indexes -- one for the 10 000 people mentioned in the text & one general -- & is illustrated with over 500 drawings prints & photographs. Everything of relevance to the history culture commerce & government of the capital is documented in this phenomenal book. From the very first settlements through to the skyline of today The London Encyclopaedia comprehends all that is London. Written in very accessible prose with a range of memorable"ations & affectionate jokes...a monumental achievement written with real love Financial Times ...

This is not a guidebook. & it is definitely not-for-parents. It is the real inside story about one of the worlds most famous cities -- London. In this book youll hear fascinating tales about famous & infamous people creepy underground places dark history & strange characters galore. Check out cool stories about graffiti artists murdered princes & people from all over. Youll find royalty punks & sleuths & some amazingly weird food. Heard about the abseilers who wash a clockface for a living? Would you want to eat jellied eels? How could anyone be lucky to be beheaded? Whatever does this is my trouble & strife mean? This book shows you a London your parents probably dont even know about. ...

This lunch cruise & London Eye package is perfect for those who want to make the most of their day in the capital. You will enjoy a wonderful three course lunch cruise on a luxurious vessel which creates the perfect atmosphere for guests to indulge & relax whilst experiencing some of the best views of London from the Thames. Followed by a flight on the London Eye. At 135 metres The London Eye is the worlds tallest observation wheel with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. New to the London Eye is the groundbreaking 4D film which features theatre effects such as wind bubbles & mist to make the 4th dimension. This short film takes place in County Hall & is about a girl struggling to see the landmarks of London until she rides the London Eye. You will receive two vouchers to take part in your experience one for the lunch cruise & one for the London Eye. The lunch cruise boards between 12pm
- 12.30pm at the Embankment Pier & you can choose to experience the Eye before or after your lunch cruise time slots for the London Eye are available on a half hourly basis. Before boarding the London Eye you will need to exchange your voucher for London Eye tickets in the County Hall ticket office. If you would like to visit the 4D Experience before your flight we would advise you to check in 45 minutes before your flight time alternatively you can visit at your leisure after your flight on the London Eye. We recommend that you book a date for the lunch cruise before booking the London Eye. Please note the London Aquarium is next door to the London Eye. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "



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When Ted & Kat watched their cousin Salim get on board the London Eye he turned & waved before getting on. After half an hour it landed & everyone trooped off
- but no Salim. Where could he have gone? How on earth could he have disappeared into thin air? Since the police are having no luck finding him Ted & Kat become sleuthing partners. Despite their prickly relationship they overcome their differences to follow a trail of clues across London in a desperate bid to find their cousin. & ultimately it comes down to Ted whose brain works in its own very unique way to find the key to the mystery. This is an unputdownable spine-tingling thriller!
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Enjoy a fascinating fact-filled journey through London & discover the stories & secrets of one of the largest cities in the world in this vibrant adaptation of Matteo Pericolis breathtaking book LONDON UNFURLED. Matteos astonishing project to illustrate a continuous 20 mile journey along the north & south banks of the Thames took him two years to complete. Now the two 37-foot-long pen-&-ink drawings can be enjoyed in vibrant colour with eye-opening (and eye-watering) facts; from the battles of Roman London & the Princes in the Tower to the Gunpowder Plot & the great Victorian stink! ...

Forget about inflation recession & exchange rates. With London for Free you wont even need travellers cheques! Brian Butler the worlds best freebie finder has compiled a gold mine of ideas & tips for enjoying Englands capital inexpensively. For the budget traveller -- or anyone who loves a bargain -- London for Free is an essential resource. ...

Forget Paris
- London is the city for lovers. London for Lovers navigates the changing face of the Capital with all of its secrets
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London is home to over 3 million gardens from pocket handkerchief front yards to historic horticultural sites like Westminster College Garden (over 900 years old & still thriving). For many city dwellers green has become the new black & a new style of gardening has emerged reflecting London's diverse population. Allotments & community gardens allow gardenless urbanites to enjoy tending plants & harvesting their own food fly by night guerrilla gardeners convert neglected public land into verdant oases while vertical planting techniques create gardens that soar into the sky. Tenacious adaptable & imaginative London gardeners see opportunities in the most unlikely of places
- bombsites railway & canal embankments roundabouts & tree pits. This ground-breaking book celebrates the wealth of London's gardens with an inspirational compost of specially commissioned photographs reviews practical gardening advice & useful listings of horticultural societies & projects plant nurseries & more.
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This is a fantastic chance to spend a night in central London & see a West End show. You will receive top priced seats to your choice of West End shows including: 39 Steps Blood Brothers Chicago Dreamboats & Petticoats Grease
- Friday Matinee Only Naked boys singing
- Saturday Evenings only no matinee Stomp Thriller live We Will Rock you Wicked Woman in Black You will then get to stay the night in a 4-star hotel in the centre of London either a twin or double room with breakfast included. Please note shows are subject to availability & for a full list of shows available in this offer please check on booking.

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