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. ...

Which London churches include great restaurants? Which featured in the plays of Shakespeare? Which pulpit has Jeffrey Archer stood in & where can you find Dick Whittingtons tomb? This fully illustrated guide to the capitals most beautiful interesting & significant churches

Includes:: colour photography throughout & fascinating commentary that extends beyond architectural detail to include historical gossip special features to look for famous associations & what goes on in these remarkable buildings today. Covering every part of Greater London there are many hidden gems waiting to be discovered & many churches that are already well established on the tourist map are also included. Church tourism is increasingly popular & this book will appeal both to visitors to London & the capitals residents. All the churches included are kept open.

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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. ...

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. ...

Shutting the door on the world outside & embarking on a journey through an historic house releases the magic of time travel. Its an opportunity to recreate imaginatively a specific era peopled by characters whose lives can only be guessed at or to rerun incidents from a well-known biography in their setting. London has an amazing range of houses regularly open to the public & this book covers them all. Architects from Robert Adam to Erno Goldfinger are represented. In social terms the spectrum runs from the destitute who filled the workhouse now known as Vestry House in Walthamstow to aristocrats & royalty busily building & coupling in Kensington & Twickenham. With architectural & social history biographies & practical information this book provides everything visitors need to plan a trip back through the centuries. ...

Many of Londons original power stations have either been demolished converted for other use or stand derelict awaiting redevelopment that is seemingly always just out of reach. However in their prime these mighty cathedrals of power played a vital role in Londons journey towards becoming the worlds most important city. Gasworks also played a key role built in the Victorian era to manufacture gas for industry & the people before later falling out of favour once natural gas was discovered in the North Sea. Londons Lost Power Stations & Gasworks looks at the history of these great places. Famous sites that are still standing today such as those at Battersea & Bankside (now the Tate Modern gallery) are covered in detail but so are the previously untold stories of long-demolished & forgotten sites. Appealing to anyone with even the slightest interest in London derelict buildings or urban exploring this book uses Londons power supply as the starting point for a fascinating hidden history of Britains capital & of the more general development of cities from the era of industrialisation to the present day. ...

From the sources of the Fleet in Hampsteads ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall via the meander of the Westbourne through Knights Bridge & the Tyburns curve along Marylebone Lane Londons Lost Rivers" unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of the capital. Paul Talling investigates how these rivers shaped the city
- forming borough boundaries & transport networks fashionable spas & stagnant slums
- & how they all eventually gave way to railways roads & sewers. Armed with his camera he traces their routes & reveals their often overlooked remains: riverside pubs on the Old Kent Road healing wells in Kings Cross stink pipes in Hammersmith & gurgling gutters on streets across the city. Packed with maps & over 100 colour photographs " Londons Lost Rivers" uncovers the watery history of the citys most famous sights bringing to life the very different London that lies beneath our feet."

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