This fascinating insight into London's docklands is the result of extensive research into an part of London that has intrigued the author for many years. In its heyday the area was dominated by the Port of London; a sprawling network of quays ancient wharves deep canals & high-walled basins that stretched along the river Thames from the City to Tilbury. Two or three generations ago London Docks provided employment for over 100 000 men but the demise of London's docklands in the late 20th century ended a tradition of waterside industry that had existed in London since Roman times. Yet the Docks themselves still stand defiantly; too expensive (and expansive) to be attractive to property developers despite the fact that most are sited in prime real estate areas. For the foreseeable future the Docks will remain part of London a visual reminder that for a time Britannia did indeed rule the waves. This splendid book chronicles the rise & fall of this most under-explored part of historical London by plundering the wealth of evidence left behind by the people who worked lived & visited the area. From archaeological finds through to diaries newspaper articles census returns & personal interviews the lost docks of London are rediscovered through fascinating tales of Medieval mercers river pirates shipbuilders merchant adventurers mud larks Dockers socialist agitators brothel keepers & opium eaters to name but a few. London's docklands & its people were hugely influential not only in shaping the commercial destiny of the capital but also the development & social structure of the entire eastern side of the city. At this uncertain & precarious point in their history it is important that their story is told before all remnants of their illustrious past are erased forever. ...

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. The is the 2nd volume of London's Hidden Walks & features a further 13 new walks that will enable the reader to follow 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. ...

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. ...

Essex is constantly in the news. Yet the county is more than 1000 years old. Its borders remained more or less unchanged until 1965 when the western part of Essex was snatched away & taken into London. Despite this change much of the media & two generations of residents have grown up believing they are still in Essex all be it in London. ...

London's Overthrow is a potent polemic describing the capital in a time of austerity at the beginning of the twenty-first century. Award-winning author & essayist China Mieville cuts through the hyperbole of our politicians to present a view from ordinary London
- of the inequality oppression & indignity & the hidden subversive sentiment pervading throughout our streets.
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Following in the bestselling footsteps of the Strangest series London is now available in a beautiful special gift format
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Following in the bestselling footsteps of the Strangest series London is now available in a beautiful special gift format
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Samuel Johnson famously said that: When a man is tired of London he is tired of life." London's remarkable history architecture landmarks streets style cool swagger & stalwart residents are pictured in hundreds of compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives around the world. London is a vast sprawling metropolis constantly evolving & growing yet throughout its complex past & shifting present the humor unique character & bulldog spirit of the people have stayed constant. This book salutes all those Londoners their city & its history. In addition to the wealth of images included in this book many previously unpublished London's history is told through hundreds of"ations lively essays & references from key movies books & records. From Victorian London to the Swinging 60s; from the Battle of Britain to Punk; from the Festival of Britain to the 2012 Olympics; from the foggy cobbled streets to the architectural masterpieces of the millennium; from rough pubs to private drinking clubs; from Royal Weddings to raves from the charm of the East End to the wonders of the Westminster; from Chelsea girls to Hoxton hipsters; from the power to glory: in page after page of stunning photographs reproduced big & bold like the city itself London at last gets the photographic tribute it deserves." ...

Explore the glorious cities of London & Paris with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable map will ensure you dont miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street map of London & a detailed street map of Paris * Additional maps of the London Underground & the Paris Metro are also included * Ingenious self-folding map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the cities in an easy-to-use format * Street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination * Key places of interest are listed offering you advice on the best things to see


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