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Author | : Chris Randall |
Publisher | : White Owl |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2024-10-30 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1399049666 |
There are plenty of ways to delve into the history of a city like London, but it’s not often done through the world of the motor car. But that’s exactly what Chris Randall has done, exploring the links between the capital and its automotive past. That makes this book a somewhat unique approach to the subject, and readers will discover a fascinating history that involves some of the most famous names in motoring. Enthusiasts will certainly recognise the likes of Aston Martin, Bentley and Rolls-Royce but amongst those are names that might be less familiar today. The buildings that you’ll find within this book all exist today, which means you can see the motoring history for yourself. Some are now famous restaurants, others are offices and a few are private homes, but what they all have in common is the automobile and for those that love all things four-wheeled there are some real treasures to be found. Illustrated with photographs that show you what those places look like today, along with how some of them appeared in their motoring heyday, this is a very different look at the history of the famous city. It’s played a part in the very earliest days of the automobile’s story, and that’s something this books sets out to celebrate.
Author | : Rachael Rowe |
Publisher | : White Owl |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2024-10-30 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1399063650 |
Take a journey through London, discovering the unique places and people associated with all things scientific, from museums to bars, statues to plaques, each landmark has a story behind it just waiting to be discovered. London has seen many scientific discoveries and engineering feats in its history. Scientists have made their home and studied in the metropolis, while the city is a hub for medical and scientific collections displayed in quirky and engaging museums. From Michael Faraday to Rosalind Franklin and William Harvey, London’s scientists have inspired people to find out more, study, and innovate. This book takes you on an area by area journey through London to discover places and people associated with science, and even see and experience scientific phenomena. From museums and bars associated with science, and behind the scenes engineering tours, scientific genius is all over the city. Each statue and plaque has a story behind it, waiting to be discovered. This unique book can be used as a guidebook on a physical journey through London, or as a collection of intriguing and often obscure stories and information for science lovers to enjoy wherever they are. Whether you are an aspiring scientist, are home schooling, attending a conference in London, or simply love science, this book has ideas to inspire you.
Author | : Sarah Milne |
Publisher | : White Owl |
Total Pages | : 279 |
Release | : 2022-01-12 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1399001159 |
“Brings literature lovers on a journey through London, from Chaucer in the fourteenth century to present day . . . as diverse as the city itself.” —British Heritage Travel Many of the greatest names in literature have visited or made their home in the colorful and diverse metropolis of London. From Charles Dickens to George Orwell, Virginia Woolf to Bernadine Evaristo, London’s writers have brought the city to life through some of the best known and loved stories and characters in fiction. This book takes you on an area-by-area journey through London to discover the stories behind the stories told in some of the most famous novels, plays, and poems written in, or about, the city. Find out which poet almost lost one of his most important manuscripts in a Soho pub. Discover how Graham Greene managed to survive the German bomb that destroyed his Clapham home. Climb down the dingy steps from London Bridge to the Thames Path below and imagine how it felt to be Nancy trying to save Oliver Twist, only to then meet her own violent death. Drink in the same pub where Bram Stoker listened to the ghost stories that inspired Dracula, the plush drinking house where Noel Coward performed, and the bars and cafes frequented by modern writers. Tour the locations where London’s writers, and their characters lived, worked, played, loved, lost, and died. This is the first literature guide to London to be fully illustrated throughout with beautiful color photographs. It can be used as a guidebook on a physical journey through London, or as a treasury of fascinating, often obscure tales and information for book lovers to read wherever they are.
Author | : Charlotte Booth |
Publisher | : White Owl |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2024-09-30 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1399031295 |
London has a long and fascinating history which has not always been pleasant; it has been peppered with murderers, shoplifters, smugglers, prostitutes, grave robbers and highwaymen. Learn about the darker side of the history of this great city through the buildings and sites on London streets which remain standing to tell the story. Do you want to know where Ronnie Kray shot George Cornell? Do you want to pay your respects to the victims of Jack the Ripper? Do you want to know what went on behind the doors of the most discreet hotel in London? You will find these locations to visit, and many more within these pages. This guide will take you on a journey visiting 299 sites covering the history of more than 60 crimes (or crime sprees) which took place over nearly 1,000 years of London’s criminal past. Visit where heists were planned, murders were carried out, bodies were dumped and criminals were punished. You can follow the pre-set tours which includes a murder site tour, pub crawl and a cemetery tour or you can create a bespoke tour depending on where you happen to be in this great city. But rest assured, you will start to wonder what went on behind every closed door you see.
Author | : DK Eyewitness |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : 2021-10-05 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0744055318 |
Experience authentic Tokyo with this insider's e-guide Home to glimmering skyscrapers, timeless traditions, and one of the world's most exciting art scenes, this trendy city is endlessly enticing. But beyond the monumental Tokyo Tower and lavish Imperial Palace lies the real Tokyo: a whole other realm waiting to be explored. We've spoken to the city's locals to unearth the coolest hangout spots, hidden gems, and personal favorites to ensure you travel like a local. Join the after-work crowd in the ultimate karaoke sing-along, eat and drink into the night at a tiny Japanese tavern, and get your geek on shopping at treasure troves of anime merch. Whether you're a local looking to uncover your city's secrets or seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide makes sure you experience Tokyo beneath the surface.
Author | : Rachel Howard |
Publisher | : Jonglez |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9782361952808 |
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.
Author | : David Bleiler |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 785 |
Release | : 2001-11-03 |
Genre | : Computers |
ISBN | : 0312282095 |
A film, video, and DVD guide for the true lover of the cinema, this volume focuses on independent and international films as well as the best of the mainstream. 450 photos throughout.
Author | : Charlie Higson |
Publisher | : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2013-01-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1423188993 |
In the wake of a devastating disease, everyone sixteen and older is either dead or a decomposing, brainless creature with a ravenous appetite for flesh. Teens have barricaded themselves in buildings throughout London and venture outside only when they need to scavenge for food. The group of kids living a Waitrose supermarket is beginning to run out of options. When a mysterious traveler arrives and offers them safe haven at Buckingham Palace, they begin a harrowing journey across London. But their fight is far from over???the threat from within the palace is as real as the one outside it. Full of unexpected twists and quick-thinking heroes, The Enemy is a fast-paced, white-knuckle tale of survival in the face of unimaginable horror.
Author | : Clare Redman |
Publisher | : Cision |
Total Pages | : 1550 |
Release | : 2007-12 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781906035037 |
This press guide aims to provide a comprehensive, accurate and informative guide to the UK press, both print and broadcast and to give details about the leading newspapers and periodicals in the United Kingdom.
Author | : Edward Lamberti |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2012-12-20 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 1844577228 |
This official history of the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) draws on unprecedented access to the BBFC's archives to trace 100 years of film classification, with contributions from leading film critics and historians and case studies of controversial films such as Battleship Potemkin and A Clockwork Orange.