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Author : John Timbs
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Total Pages : 904 pages
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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:
Author : John Timbs
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Total Pages : 818 pages
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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:
Author : Charl. Manby Smith
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Total Pages : 456 pages
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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:
Author : Jack Brown
Publisher : Haus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1913368157
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (133 download)
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.
Author : John Wade
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1473879132
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
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.
Author : Charles Manby Smith
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Total Pages : 422 pages
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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:
Author : John Timbs
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Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Timbs
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Total Pages : 871 pages
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Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 871 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Timbs
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Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Timbs
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ISBN 13 : 9780371926741
Total Pages : 906 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 906 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Author : Liza Picard
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 146686348X
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)
Download or read book Dr. Johnson's London written by Liza Picard and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-01-28 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enthralling review of an exhilarating era, Dr. Johnson's London brilliantly records the strangeness and individuality of the past--and continually reminds us of parallels with the present day. The practical realities of everyday life are rarely described in history books. To remedy this, and to satisfy her own curiosity about the lives of our ancestors, Liza Picard immersed herself in contemporary sources - diaries and journals, almanacs and newspapers, government papers and reports, advice books and memoirs - to examine the substance of life in mid-18th century London. The fascinating result of her research, Dr. Johnson's London introduces the reader to every facet of that period: from houses and gardens to transport and traffic; from occupations and work to pleasure and amusements; from health and medicine to sex, food, and fashion. Stops along the way focus on education, etiquette, public executions as popular entertainment, and a melange of other historical curiosities. This book spans the period from 1740 to 1770--very much the city of Dr. Samuel Johnson, who published his great Dictionary in 1755. It starts when the gin craze was gaining ground and ends just before America ceased being a colony.
Author : Charles Manby Smith
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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:
Author : John Timbs
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781294597940
Total Pages : 816 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (979 download)
Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02-12 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Author : John Timbs
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781294342472
Total Pages : 904 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (424 download)
Download or read book Curiosities of London written by John Timbs and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Author : Jacky Colliss Harvey
Publisher : Haus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1913368297
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (133 download)
Download or read book Walking Pepys's London written by Jacky Colliss Harvey and published by Haus Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-15 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brings to life the world of Samuel Pepys with five walks through London. Samuel Pepys, the seventeenth century's best-known diarist, walked around London for miles, chronicling these walks in his diary. He made the two-and-a-half-mile trek to Whitehall from his house near the Tower of London on an almost daily basis. These streets, where many of his professional conversations took place while walking, became for him an alternative to his office. With Walking Pepys’s London, we come to know life in London from the pavement up and see its streets from the perspective of this renowned diarist. The city was a key character in Pepys’s life, and this book draws parallels between his experience of seventeenth-century London and the lives of Londoners today. Bringing together geography, biography, and history, Jacky Colliss Harvey reconstructs the sensory and emotional experience of Pepys’s time. Full of fascinating details, Walking Pepys’s London is a sensitive exploration into the places that made the greatest English diarist of all time.
Author : David Long
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1472109333
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)
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!
Author : Paul Jagger
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 1841658464
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (416 download)
Download or read book City of London written by Paul Jagger and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pomp, pageantry, power and prestige are just a few of the words to sum up the history and vibrancy of the City of London. Beyond its fame as the financial heart of London, this new guidebook explores the Square Mile of London revealing the secrets hidden in its rich treasure trove. Neither square nor a square mile, the City of London seems to lie beyond the limits of logic. From St Paul’s, Wren’s Masterpiece to the Barbican, Europe’s largest centre for Arts, the City of London is a compelling blend of diverse visitor attractions waiting to be explored. Whether you pop into the Old Bailey, the scene of many a courtroom drama, amble through Lincoln Inn Fields or drool over the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London there is never a dull moment in the City... Learn why the Bank of England is known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street and the importance of Mansion House, home to the Right Honorable The Lord Mayor of London and looks at the traditions behind the Lord Mayor’s Show.
