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- Glastonbury Isle Of Avalon
- Did Jesus really visit the Holy Isle of Avalon as a young man? And did Joseph of Arimathea really found the first church here too? Is King Arthur really buried with Guinevere in the Abbey grounds? In this small guide book, local historian George Wingfield unravels some of the mysteries of this ancient English spiritual centre, telling its story... Leer más
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- The Stubborn Light of Things: A Nature Diary
- A nature diary by award-winning novelist, nature writer and hit podcaster Melissa Harrison, following her journey from urban south London to the rural Suffolk countryside.`A writer of great gifts.` Robert Macfarlane`The journal of a writer to compare to Thomas Hardy. Melissa Harrison is among our most celebrated nature writers.` John Carey, The... Leer más
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- Moon Amsterdam Walks (Second Edition)
- Experience Amsterdam like a local: on foot! Wander along Amsterdam`s sparkling canals and bask in the diversity of its village vibes and cosmopolitan culture. Inside you`ll find:Six customisable walks through the city`s hippest neighbourhoods, including the Center, Westerpark, the Jordaan, De Pijp, and more, with color-coded stops and... Leer más
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- Charles Booth`s London Poverty Maps
- Charles Booth`s landmark survey of life in late-19th-century London, published for the first time in one volume. In the late 19th century, Charles Booth`s landmark social and economic survey found that 35% of Londoners were living in abject poverty. Between 1886 and 1903, Booth`s team of social investigators interviewed Londoners from all walks... Leer más
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- An Opinionated Guide To London Green Spaces
- Don`t be fooled by London`s concrete landscape: it is, in fact, one of the greenest cities in the world. This small paperback featuring the top 50 green spaces to visit is part of a series of opinionated guides that offer simple, highly-curated advice on what to do and see in the capital. Illustrated with original photography and compelling... Leer más
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- Black Londoners
- ”Black Londoners: A History” celebrates three centuries of achievement of Black Londoners in different walks of life, from genetics to the judiciary. It includes the famous, as well as the obscure but outstanding contributions of non-celebrities, many of whom have never before been recognised in print. A series of themed biographies, ”Black... Leer más
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- Walks in the London Borough of Barnet
- Walks in the London Borough of Barnet by John Merrill is a guidebook to walking in this intriguing borough. Barnet has several fascinating places to explore, a wealth of historical buildings and wide range of walks. This guide lists fifteen walks in the borough ranging from one-and-a-half to eighteen miles, including the Barnet sections of the... Leer más
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- The Handy London Bensons Map & Guide
- The Handy London Map & Guide from Bensons MapGuides in their range of street plans of central London, in a handy A5 paperback format with descriptions and an index of essential sights and numerous other places of interest, main shopping streets and markets, plus parks and gardens, all graded according to their importance and popularity.Coverage... Leer más
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- A Walk Around Charles Dickens` London
- This literary Walk will guide you through the Victorian streets of London to many of the places that Dickens and his characters knew well. See the London of Oliver Twist, David Copperfield and Little Nell, and sites such as the Old Curiosity Shop, Fagin’s Den and Bleak House, as well as the site of the Blacking Factory where the young Dickens... Leer más
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- Walk London
- Fifteen themed walks highlighting the best that London has to offer, from historic palaces and gardens to the pleasures of the famous River Thames and the landmarks around Docklands and the City. Original illustrated maps and essential information make this a perfect guide for visitors to the capital. This stunning guide takes in London`s... Leer más
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- Cruickshank`s London: A Portrait of a City in 13 Walks
- `The perfect guide to the hidden history of London`s streets.` BBC History MagazineIn 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... Leer más
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- Time Out London For Londoners
- London for Londoners is the ultimate handbook to everyday life in the capital. Borough by borough, Time Out takes you through the London that tourists don`t see. Each area is dissected, by way of facts and figures (council tax, transport, schools, house prices, rents and so on) and by amenities (parks, markets, sports facilities, arts venues,... Leer más
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- Lost Art of Walking
- Walking was once the only way to get around but now we just walk to the bus stop, station or car. Or we walk as a lifestyle choice - trekking holidays, charity walks, urban explorations. Geoff Nicholson`s The Lost Art of Walking brings pedestrianism back to the centre of life by musing on his own walks, reflecting on writers, artists, musicians... Leer más
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- London`s Houses
- From the remains of the Roman amphitheatre to the soaring glass structures of the 21st century city, London offers a unique architectural experience. This revised and expanded, authoritative guide takes the reader through almost 2.000 years of architectural achievement in the capital. Each chapter contains readily accessible examples of... Leer más
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