Filled with stunning color photos, a unique guidebook that opens the doors to sixty of London's most intriguing lesser-known places: "A joy." — Evening StandardFrom museums and places of worship to some of the most historic and ornate shops, houses, and hostelries, take a trip through the city's hidden treasures and discover landmarks strange, gaudy, grand, and inventive. Describing the history and character of each place, this book uncovers a wealth of sto...

This visually stunning guide takes you on a journey to some of London's most interesting, surprising and unique places.London is packed with little-known treasures: remarkably preserved historical houses, fascinating museums and galleries, unusual commercial and industrial buildings and sumptuous interiors that are glimpsed only on special occasions.A follow-up to the **hugely successful Unseen London and London Uncovered,...

This fully revised and updated edition of the hugely successful London Theatres features ten additional theatres, including the Victoria Palace Theatre, the Sondheim Theatre, the Bridge Theatre and the Noël Coward Theatre.London is the undisputed theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fr...

The original edition of Unseen London.Peter Dazeley has gained access to the hidden interiors of some of London's most iconic buildings, from Tower Bridge to Battersea Power Station, Big Ben to the Old Bailey.His photographs of these buildings - some derelict, but many still working - are astonishing. Here is a collection of some 50 extraordinary locations, with a thoughtful text by Mark Daly which tells the story of how each of these places was cr...

London is the theatre capital of the world. From world-famous musicals to West End shows, from cutting-edge plays to Shakespeare in its original staging, from outdoor performance to intimate fringe theatre, the range and quality is unsurpassed.Leading theatre critic Michael Coveney invites you on a tour of the forty-five theatres which make the London stage what it is, with stories of the architecture, the people and the productions which have defined each one. Sumptuous photograph...

Did you know?In 1884 the Circle Line opened and was described in The Times as 'a form of mild torture which no person would undergo if he could conveniently help it.'According to one psychologist, Tube commuters can experience greater levels of stress than a police officer facing a rioting mob or even a fighter pilot going into a dogfight.Underground trains have only twice been used to transport deceased people in coffins: William Gladston...

113 great things to see and do in London.Albert Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market, Camden Museums, Chelsea Physic Garden, Cheyne Walk, Chinatown, Clink Prison Museum, Clockmaker's Museum, Covent Garden, Convent Garden Pubs, Docklands Light Railway, Eating Out - Bloomsbury, Eating Out - Brick Lane, Eating Out - Camden, Eating Out - Islington, Eating Out - Knightsbridge and Chelsea, Eating Out - Soho/Chinatown, Eating Out - South Bank, Eating Out – Twickenham, Florenc...

Five hundred stunning duotone photographs showcase the finest, most majestic, and interesting examples of architecture in one of the world's most beloved citiesThe greatest buildings, monuments, and structures of London come to life in these inspiring, neighborhood-by-neighborhood photographic tours. Each building is featured in a rich, fine-resolution duotone photograph. Information including the building's name, its address and location, and year of completion or ...

This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included.Please search for "Travel ...

**Did you know that..From Stonebridge Park on the Bakerloo Line you can walk to the largest Hindu temple in Europe?From Ealing Broadway on the Central Line you can walk to the oldest film studios in the world?From Stratford on the Central Line you can walk to, and abseil down, Britain's tallest sculpture?**London is a city of surprises and variety, over 600 square miles packed full of character. And to really know London you must look beyond the obvious; there...

For London lovers of all stripes, "National Geographic London Book of Lists" chronicles this ever-changing city from its ancient Roman origins to the present day. Organized with a minimum of organization, the 140 lists in this eclectic and hugely entertaining illustrated compendium cover the city's best, worst, highest, smallest, first, last, and everything in-between. Among the many intriguing facts, stats, and snippets, you'll discover:- Where you can find six old windmills within...

An online guide to London by the oldest underground railway system (metro) in the world, locally called the Tube. It describes all the main visitor attractions, shopping venues and architectural landmarks in the central area of London (Zone 1) and how to get to them, has links to all their websites and is cross referenced by station and venue. Each entry is given its location; how far it is from the relevant station, and an explanation of its importance, its history and whom it has been as...