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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The dark is rising.. . Detective Inspector James Quill is about to complete the drugs bust of his career. Then his prize suspect Rob Toshack is murdered in custody. Furious Quill pursues the investigation co-opting intelligence analyst Lisa Ross & undercover cops Costain & Sefton. But nothing about Toshack's murder is normal. Toshack had struck a bargain with a vindictive entity whose occult powers kept Toshack one step ahead of the law -- until his luck ran out. Now the team must find a 'suspect' who can bend space & time & alter memory itself. & they will kill again. As the group starts to see London's sinister magic for themselves they have two choices: panic or use their new abilities. Then they must hunt a terrifying supernatural force the only way they know how: using police methods equipment & tactics. But they must all learn the rules of this new game
- & quickly. More than their lives will depend on it. ' He's gone & written a novel too! I suspect it will be just as good as everything else he's written & that's not fair at all' George R R Martin
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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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Here is London circa 1850s-1930s come to life again in rare original three-dimensional photographs: views of Buckingham Palace the Tower of London & the famous Beefeaters nighttime on the Thames Petticoat Lane the Tower Bridge-and London Bridge when it was still alive & thriving in London. ...