When the first section of the future London Underground network opened it represented the first serious attempt to use railways as a means of improving public transport access into the heart of a pre-existing urban environment. Steam however was not an ideal means of propulsion in long tunnel sections & it was not until the development of electric traction in the late 19th century that the concept of the tube network became practical. Over the years London Underground & its predecessors have constructed a wide variety of locomotives & rolling stock for use on the network. This colourful volume illustrates the development of rolling stock designed for use on the Underground through the ages. With a range of photographs capturing all the many & various types supported by detailed captions throughout this book is a must-have buy for all serious railway modellers. ...

This book celebrates the many styles of station building on the London Underground. None of the original station buildings from 1863 remains but there are nevertheless some survivors from the time of the opening of the District Railway in 1868 such as Gloucester Road & Bayswater. ...

Welcome to the weird & wonderful world of Londons Underground or as it is affectionately referred to the Tube. Though this isnt the usual side of the Tube the tourists travellers & residents see. (Though of course they do see a great deal of strangeness in their daily commutes!). This is the real Underground the strange & twisted nooks & crannies of what happens hundreds of metres below millions of London legs
- from its peculiar past through to its paranormal present & looking forward to its fascinating future. Following on from the bestselling Portico Strangest titles now comes a book devoted to Londons globally envied & much loved public transport system. Located deep beneath the heart of Greater London the Underground is awash with more strangeness than you can shake your pre-paid Oyster card at. In 2013 the whole city will be celebrating the Undergrounds 150th birthday
- the oldest underground in the world. So pack up your old kit bag & travel stop-by-stop with us on this strange & fantastic journey along the Northern Picadilly Metropolitan Jubilee Hammersmith & City & District Line.. .and explore the Underground as youve never seen it before. London Undergrounds Strangest Tales is a treasure trove of the humorous the odd & the baffling
- an alternative travel guide to the Undergrounds best-kept secrets. Read on if you dare! You have been warned. Word Count: 35 000


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London is divided & united by its river; one of the few cities in the world to find its essence in two profoundly different yet nearly touching urban characters. So the Thames provides the perfect vantage point for telling the most comprehensive story of this complex city. Arriving with little previous knowledge of London Matteo Pericoli made an intensive twenty-mile journey along the river from Hammersmith Bridge to the Millennium Dome & back again. Over two years later he leaves behind the most astonishing document of his journey: two thirty-seven-foot-long pen-&-ink drawings depicting the citys north & south banks. Each drawing -- presented on one side of this beautiful single-sheet accordion-style book -- is rendered with loving & essay-like detail revealing a distinct profile of London in all of its diversity: a dozen boroughs nineteen bridges & hundreds of buildings including the Houses of Parliament Tate Modern Battersea Power Station & the Millennium Wheel. Matteo Pericolis inimitable drawings constantly complementing & questioning each other brought him to a better understanding of London -- & whether youve lived there all your life or have never been at all this breathtaking work of art is certain to deepen your thoughts & renew your fascination with one of the worlds most brilliant cities. ...

This updated 2nd edition of this delightful walking guide whose unique sales point is walking routes on birds eye view (isometric) mapping. Not just this but the walks are informative & fun. Exploring London with this guide is like being taken by a friend who knows all the best restaurants shops & attractions. It will introduce not only the famous sights but the atmosphere of the city as a whole. The new cover emphasises these benefits making it clear that the beautiful mapping is uniquely easy to use because it shows the street plan as well as the look of your surroundings. The routes are in all the most interesting areas of central London plus a few on the outskirts. Most are about an hour long or can be joined together for longer expeditions. ...

Afternoon tea has been enjoying a resurgence in recent years particularly amongst London fashionistas & this book takes a stylish look at the afternoon tea scene. Featuring 40 of the best places to take tea in London including classics such as Claridges & the Wolseley as well as a few unexpected venues theres a tea here to suit all tastes & budgets. The text

Includes:: a history of the venues & their tea heritage along with interesting facts the types of teas available & details of nearby attractions to help the reader make a day of it. With lavish photography & a full history of afternoon tea & its relationship with the fashions of the ages this is the hippest & most up-to-date source of information for both London residents & tourists alike.

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This title is a bestseller. This is a thirst-inducing exploration of Londons best drinking establishments & an indispensable guide for pub aficionados everywhere. The London pub is an institution & this completely updated book gives the full lowdown on 115 of the best choices in the city from East End boozers to smarter venues outside the centre. Divided by area & accompanied by photography showcasing both interiors & exteriors the pubs described here will appeal to a broad range of visitors both tourists & London residents alike. Every entry features an overview of the cask ales on offer together with informative historical & architectural snapshots & details on the character of each pub. Maps at the beginning of each area chapter enable the reader to find the way to their chosen drinking hole. In addition a special Where to go if you like... section lists particularly special pub choices by interest. This title features the best choices in the city wherever you are. ...

Londons East End Then & Now is a superb collection photographs compiled by photographer & successful author Steve Lewis. ...

A unique & unusual guide to Londons hidden & lesser-known sights not found in standard guidebooks. Step beyond the chaos cliches & queues of Londons 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. Printed in colour. ...

A unique & unusual guide to Londons hidden & lesser-known sights not found in standard guidebooks. Step beyond the chaos cliches & queues of Londons 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. ...