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Download or read book London Curiosities written by John Wade and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2017-04-30 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An off-the-beaten-path tour of the city’s hidden highlights, and the stories behind them. London is full of curiosities. Who knew that beneath the Albert Memorial lies a chamber resembling a church crypt? Or that there are catacombs under Camden? Who would expect to find a lighthouse in East London, sphinxes in South London, dummy houses in West London, or a huge bust of film director Alfred Hitchcock in North London? How many of those who walk past Cleopatra’s Needle pause to consider why a 3,000-year-old Egyptian monument stands beside the Thames? How many know that what was once London’s smallest police station can be seen in Trafalgar Square? Or that pineapples are used in the architectural design of so many buildings? Or why there are memorials to the Mayflower and Pilgrim Fathers in Rotherhithe? Learn more about the capital of curiosities in this delightful guide for lovers of history, trivia, and travel.
Book Synopsis Curiosities of London Life: or, Phases, physiological and social, of the great Metropolis by : Charl. Manby Smith
Download or read book Curiosities of London Life: or, Phases, physiological and social, of the great Metropolis written by Charl. Manby Smith and published by . This book was released on 1857 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Curiosities of London by : John Timbs
Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 818 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Curiosities of London by : David Brandon
Download or read book Curiosities of London written by David Brandon and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative and entertaining walking guide, encountering the oddities, curiosities and unknown history of some of London's most well-known and less-visited areas.
Book Synopsis Curiosities of London by : John Timbs
Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis London: 74 Fascinating Facts for Kids by : Richard Hanson
Download or read book London: 74 Fascinating Facts for Kids written by Richard Hanson and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the Romans founded London 2,000 years ago, it has grown into one of the largest cities in the world, surviving deadly plagues, the Great Fire of London and dreadful wartime bombings.London is the home of historic buildings dating back hundreds of years. The London Underground is the oldest underground system in the world and the city attracts people from all over the world to see its world-famous landmarks, such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and St. Paul's Cathedral.Richard Hanson's book gives you the fascinating history of London, facts about its important landmarks, and much more in the form of a comprehensive list of 74 facts.We hope that you will be fascinated by the facts about London in our book and that you will be motivated to discover even more about this amazing city.
Book Synopsis The Big Book of the UK by : Imogen Russell Williams
Download or read book The Big Book of the UK written by Imogen Russell Williams and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome... Fáilte... Croeso... Fair faa ye... to the United Kingdom! The Big Book of the UK introduces readers to customs and culture of the United Kingdom. Learn about the sport of "dwile flonking" and find out where black diamonds come from. Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands and discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest. Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Book Synopsis Curiosities of London Life by : Charles Manby Smith
Download or read book Curiosities of London Life written by Charles Manby Smith and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The London Problem written by Jack Brown and published by Haus Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brown reflects on anti-London sentiment in the UK as the capital continues to gain power. The United Kingdom has never had an easy relationship with its capital. By far the wealthiest and most populous city in the country, London is the political, financial, and cultural center of the UK, responsible for almost a quarter of the national economic output. But the city’s insatiable growth and perceived political dominance have gravely concerned national leaders for hundreds of years. This perception of London as a problem has only increased as the city becomes busier, dirtier, and more powerful. The recent resurgence in anti-London sentiment and plans to redirect power away from the capital should not be a surprise in a nation still feeling the effects of austerity. Published on the eve of the delayed mayoral elections and in the wake of the greatest financial downturn in generations, The London Problem asks whether it is fair to see the capital’s relentless growth and its stranglehold of commerce and culture as smothering the United Kingdom’s other cities, or whether as a global megacity it makes an undervalued contribution to Britain’s economic and cultural standing.
Book Synopsis City of Thieves (Battle Dragons #1) by : Alex London
Download or read book City of Thieves (Battle Dragons #1) written by Alex London and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a modern mega-city built around dragons, one boy gets caught up in the world of underground dragon battles and a high-stakes gang war that could tear his family apart. Once, dragons nearly drove themselves to extinction. But in the city of Drakopolis, humans domesticated them centuries ago. Now dragons haul the city’s cargo, taxi its bustling people between skyscrapers, and advertise its wares in bright, neon displays. Most famously of all, the dragons battle. Different breeds take to the skies in nighttime bouts between the infamous kins—criminal gangs who rule through violence and intimidation. Abel has always loved dragons, but after a disastrous showing in his dragon rider’s exam, he's destined never to fly one himself. All that changes the night his sister appears at his window, entrusting him with a secret...and a stolen dragon. Turns out, his big sister is a dragon thief! Too bad his older brother is a rising star in Drakopolis law enforcement... To protect his friends and his family, Abel must partner with the stolen beast, riding in kin battles and keeping more secrets than a dragon has scales. When everyone wants him fighting on their side, can Abel figure out what’s worth fighting for?
Download or read book Bizarre London written by David Long and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating tour of London's strangest and most intriguing locations. Ranging from architectural evidence of past incidents and stories of life beneath the city, to anecdotes of magic, mystery and murder, this is a perfect companion for the curious Londoner. It includes: A Museum of Magical Curiosities; The City's Lost Tunnels and Citadels; The Ghost of a "She-Wolf; The Bawdy House Riots; The Story of 'Jack the Stripper'; The Atmospheric Railway; The Thames Ringway Bicycle Race; A Banker Hanged at Newgate; The Crossdressing Highwayman; Bluebottles, Rozzers and Woodentops; The Hidden Statue of a Beaver; The 'Belgravia of Death'; Whitehall's Licensed Brothel; Pin-Makers, Mole-Takers and Rat Catchers; Drinking in 'The Bucket of Blood'; London's Most Haunted House. All of London is here!
Download or read book Secret London written by Rachel Howard and published by Jonglez. This book was released on 2018 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to London's most peculiar and under-the-radar bars and restaurants is for serious foodies, intrepid drinkers, urban explorers -- and anyone curious to discover the infinite possibilities to have fun in London.
Download or read book Proxy written by Alex London and published by Philomel Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Privileged Knox and and his proxy, Syd, are thrown together to overthrow the system"--
Book Synopsis Phases, Physiological and Social, of the Great Metropolis by : Charles Manby Smith
Download or read book Phases, Physiological and Social, of the Great Metropolis written by Charles Manby Smith and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Everything You Know About London is Wrong by : Matt Brown
Download or read book Everything You Know About London is Wrong written by Matt Brown and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2016-07-21 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly entertaining read for anyone with even a passing interest in London's history. This myth-busting book takes you on a great ride through history and the city's character. Think that the tower that holds Big Ben is called St Stephen's Tower? Think again – it was called the Clock Tower until 2012 when it was renamed the Elizabeth Tower. Think that the Union Flag flying over Buckingham Palace means the Queen is home? Think again – it means that she's elsewhere, doing other Queenish things. Packed with details on real London history, it explodes a range of myths from the rumoured burial of Queen Boudica beneath platform 10 at King's Cross to the lamp on Carting (or 'Farting') Lane that runs on gas from the city's sewers. Myths regarding London's arts, entertainment, food, drink, kings and queens, traditions as well as politics are all covered, to give you a fascinating insight into the true capital.
Download or read book Guardian written by Alex London and published by Speak. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pulse-pounding sequel to Proxy! Inspired by The Whipping Boy and Feed, this adrenaline-fueled thriller will appeal to fans of The Maze Runner and Divergent. Once a proxy, now the figurehead of the Revolution, Syd is a savior to some and a target for others. His bodyguard Liam must protect Syd with his life but armed Machinists aren't the only danger in the post-Jubilee world. A horrible disease is infecting people and since Guardians are hit first the government does nothing to help. Syd decides it's up to him to find a cure. . . And what he discovers leaves him stunned. This heart-stopping thriller is packed with volatile action and breathtaking heroics that will have readers racing to its epic conclusion. "Off-the-charts amazing." --Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend trilogy "Nonstop action and breakneck pace characterize this exceptional thriller...thought-provoking and breathtaking." --VOYA
Book Synopsis Curiosities of London by : John Timbs
Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
