Sir Christopher Wrens St Pauls built after the Fire of London of 1666 has become the Citys most familiar landmark its dome with the ball & cross above it symbolic of Londons steadfastness down the centuries & its endurance during the Second World War. When it was newly completed in the early eighteenth century it seemed breathtaking & unlike any other cathedral or church in Britain. Todays building is not the first to occupy the site for this has been a place of Christian worship for 1 400 years. The medieval Cathedral with a tower & spire soaring above the city was at the time one of the wonders of Europe. Beautifully illustrated with rare items from city & cathedral archives & glorious colour photography of todays building & its treasures St Pauls Cathedral: 1 400 Years at the Heart of London tells of St Pauls fascinating history. ...

DK Eyewitness St. Petersburg" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this majestic city has to offer. Packed with photographs illustrations & detailed maps discover St. Petersburg district by district; from the grandeur of the Palace Embankment to the leafy avenues of Vasilevskiy Isl&. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from where to watch world famous Russian Ballet to the best spots for panoramic city views with comprehensive listings of the best hotels resorts restaurants & nightlife for all budgets. Youll find 3D cutaways & floorplans of all the must-see sites plus useful street maps to help you find your away around. "DK Eyewitness St. Petersburg" explores the citys art palaces canals & museums exploring the citys epic past which has helped shape the streets & society of St. Petersburg. With up-to-date information on getting around by tram bus boat or by foot & all the sights listed district by district "DK Eyewitness St. Petersburg" is indispensable. Dont miss a thing with the "DK Eyewitness St. Petersburg"." ...

Despite all that history has thrown at it St Petersburg still feels every bit an imperial capital today it s a dazzling metropolis whose sheer grandeur never fails to amaze. Tom Masters Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 342 canal & river bridges 120 rooms of Hermitage art 45 bars pubs & clubs reviewed 28 palaces & castles 4 new galleries & arts spaces Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on St Petersburg s art & music history ...

The ultimate St Petersburg pocket city map! Explore St Petersburg with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail this compact dependable city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. *

Includes:: 2 popout maps
- a detailed street by street plan of the city centre as well as an overview map of greater St Petersburg * Handy self-folding tourist map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format * Thorough 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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Henry VII once warned his son the future King of England not to trust Thomas More; years later that same son made More his confidante & advisor. But the allegiance is dangerously one-sided. A family man lawyer & writer Mores ambitions are humble whilst Henrys are endless. As Mores career at court rises so too does his religious fervour much to the concern of his eldest daughter Meg. Torn between her heretic husband & the secrets her father has confided in her it is only a matter of time before her More will make the ultimate sacrifice for his faith. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

This 100k (60 mile) walk was opened in 1996 & has rapidly increased in popularity. Visiting a number of places closely associated with St Cuthbert's life the journey is full of historical interest & natural beauty. It can be tackled in its entirety or sections can be walked separately making an ideal day or weekend outing. Today's pilgrims link Melrose in the Scottish Borders with the Holy Island causeway at Beal. In the right conditions the path across the sand here makes a superb finale to the walk. This completely revised edition of the Official Guide" adds a new link to Berwick-upon-Tweed as an option at the end of the route. It is illustrated in full colour with photographs throughout & OS strip maps at the opening of each section. Full of information about the historical & natural features of the route the guide also covers appropriate equipment for walkers way-marking car parking accommodation & the Country Code." ...

St Francis of Assisi: Poor Little Rich Man follows the journey of St Francis & his loyal Brothers & their pursuance of Lady Poverty. St Francis believed in key values such as humility simplicity & most importantly poverty & self-denial. He tried to live like Jesus Christ by embracing poverty believing that possessions made one selfish materialistic & quarrelsome. In a world built on possessions & materalism this book portrays a new & inspiring way of life. St Francis also believed that it was love & forgiveness rather than violence & anger that served as the necessary tenets of a good life making the subject matter relevant to 21st century life. This book is an inspirational thought-provoking read. St Francis & his loyal Brothers are appealing characters because of their imperfection. They make mistakes & act irrationally but are able to correct their actions. St Francis followers struggle with his rule proving its difficulty. One has to persevere & learn in order to improve. Demonstrations of St Francis leading by example are both appealing & emotional. He is willing to practise what he preaches & endure the same as his Brothers. He preached from the heart & never prepared what he was going to say demonstrating just how honest & important his beliefs & way of life were to him. St Francis of Assisi: Poor Little Rich Man" is an informative & entertaining read not only for Christians but for anyone who desires to better themselves & the world in which we live." ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...