Author: Stephen MillarPublisher: London's Hidden Walks
ISBN: 9781902910680
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Author: Stephen MillarWalking London
Author: Andrew DuncanPublisher:
ISBN: 9781853688638
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
These 30 walks unveil nearly 100 miles of London's great variety of landscape - formal gardens and wild heathland; cobbled mews and narrow alleyways; elegant squares and arcades; royal palaces and country houses; docks, canals, lakes and rivers; bustling markets and tranquil villages. The text not only describes each route, but anticipates and explains puzzling features, both historical and contemporary, which the walker will encounter. Detailed maps indicate the precise location of historic sites, buildings and other landmarks, and opening times are given for places which are open to the public, together with information on all forms of public transport. There are also recommendations for suitable refreshment and sustenance breaks.
Hidden London
Author: David BownesPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300245793
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Travel under the streets of London with this lavishly illustrated exploration of abandoned, modified, and reused Underground tunnels, stations, and architecture.
London's Secret Walks
Author: Graeme ChestersPublisher: London Walks
ISBN: 9781909282995
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
London is a great city for walking, whether for pleasure, exercise or simply to get from A to B. Despite the city's extensive transport system, walking is also often the quickest way to get around − at least in the centre − and it's also free and healthy! London has grown organically over 2,000 years rather than being planned logically like some modern cities (such as New York). As a result many attractions are off the beaten track, away from the major thoroughfares and public transport hubs. This favours waking as the best way to explore the city, which contains a wealth of interesting sights in every 'nook and cranny'.
Author: Nicola PerryCruickshank’s London: A Portrait of a City in 13 Walks
Author: Dan CruickshankPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473554322
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
'The perfect guide to the hidden history of London's streets.' BBC History Magazine In Cruickshank's London, Britain's favourite architectural historian describes thirteen walks through one of the greatest cities on earth. From the mysterious Anglo-Saxon origins of Hampstead Heath, via Christopher Wren's magisterial City churches, to the industrial bustle of Victorian Bermondsey, each walk explores a crucial moment in our history - and reveals how it helped forge the modern city. Along the way, Cruickshank peppers the book with vivid photographs, sketches and maps, so you can immediately follow in his footsteps. Every street in London contains a story. This book invites you to hear them. ___ 'An inspiringly illustrated guide to walks across London . . . It proves how much we can miss if we don't pay close attention to our surroundings.' Country Life 'All power to Cruickshank and his intrepid and knowledgeable kind. We need them.' Times Literary Supplement
Rebel Footprints
Author: David RosenbergPublisher: Pluto Press (UK)
ISBN: 9780745334103
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
A truly radical response to conservative heritage tours and banal day trips, Rebel Footprints brings to life the history of social movements in England’s capital. David Rosenberg transports readers from well-known landmarks to history-making hidden corners, while telling the story of protest and struggle in London from the early nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. From the suffragettes to the socialists, from the chartists to the trade unionists: Rosenberg invites us to step into the footprints of a diverse cast of dedicated fighters for social justice. Individual chapters highlight particular struggles and their participants, from famous faces to lesser-known luminaries. Rosenberg sets London’s radical campaigners against the backdrop of the city’s multi-faceted development. Self-directed walks pair with narratives that seamlessly blend history, politics, and geography, while specially commissioned maps and illustrations immerse the reader in the story of the city. Whether you’re visiting London for the first time, or born and raised there, Rosenberg invites you to see London as you never have before--the radical center of the English-speaking world.
Walking in London
Author: Peter AylmerPublisher: Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN: 1787650049
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
This guidebook presents 25 varied walks exploring London's green and open spaces. Covering both the city centre and the Greater London area, it takes in royal parks, heaths, forests, canals and rivers, including Epping Forest, Hampstead Heath, the World Heritage site of Kew Gardens and Wimbledon Common. Walks range from 4 to 14 miles and most can be accessed by public transport. Alongside detailed route descriptions and OS mapping, the book features practical information on parking, public transport and refreshments. Each walk showcases a particular species of wildlife that you might encounter, and there is fascinating background information the history and conservation of the capital's wild spaces. London is a city of 8 million people and 8 million trees, and its vast open spaces are home to 13,000 species of wildlife. This book is an ideal companion to exploring a greener, more gentle side to the city.
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