Fifty Things to Spot in London

Fifty Things to Spot in London
Author: Rob Lloyd Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9781409507970

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A pack of pocket-sized cards to help recognise and learn about fifty of London's famous landmarks. Each card has a detailed illustration of a landmark, with information, facts and statistics on the reverse.

Things to Spot in London Sticker Book

Things to Spot in London Sticker Book
Author: Rob Lloyd Jones
Publisher: Sticker Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-04
Genre: London (England)
ISBN: 9781409586050

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A pocket guide to one of the most famous cities in the world, featuring fifty of London's best-known landmarks, each fully illustrated and accompanied by a detailed description, interesting facts, other things to spot nearby, and the nearest Underground stations. Add the stickers to the pages as you spot each building or place.

50 Things About Us

50 Things About Us
Author: Mark Thomas
Publisher: September Publishing
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2020-12-10
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1912836572

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50 THINGS ABOUT US is a fast and furiously funny journey through our national memory. It's about money, history, songs, gongs, wigs, unicorns, guns, bungs, sods of soil and rich fuckers. 'Patriotism is often the point where history and advertising intersect, and it was that brand of nationalism that Rees-Mogg and Johnson attempted to sell. It is a brand that can only hark backwards; a nostalgic nationalism built on half histories and wishes ... The kind of patriotism where the poetry of John Betjeman sits alongside blaming migrants for TB. 'But that is not our story. In fact, it is far from the narrative so many of us are a part of.' From self-deceptions on size, stature and space (clue: there's more than enough for everyone if we lose the golf courses) to the living links between empire, slavery, money and power, this is Mark Thomas' quest to remind us of the true and shared greatness of modern Britain. Structured as a list of fifty crucial 'Things', and fresh from a lock-down spent interviewing hundreds of NHS workers for the Wellcome Collection permanent archive, this is Mark Thomas at his provocative, passionate best.

Fifty Things You Need To Know About British History

Fifty Things You Need To Know About British History
Author: Hugh Williams
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2008-11-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 0007309503

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What are the 50 key events you need to understand to grasp British history?

Unseen London

Unseen London
Author: Mark Daly
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2014-10-28
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1781011877

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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 created, how they are used, and what they reveal about the currents of power flowing through the city. Unseen London takes you backstage at some of the capital's great theatres, into the changing rooms of some of our greatest temples of sport, into the heart of the Establishment, the boiler room of the city's infrastructure and behind the scenes at some of the most opulent buildings in the Square Mile.

Great British Railways

Great British Railways
Author: Vicki Pipe
Publisher: September Publishing
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2020-02-06
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1912836297

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Take a journey of discovery and explore the top 50 things to see and do on Great British railways. Find the rarest train routes, learn about the railways' people and animal friends, marvel at iconic stations, whizz over amazing bridges, steam through tremendous tunnels and visit the most spectacular railway sights. You can: - Ride across dramatic viaducts. - Visit Britain's busiest railway hub and its least-used station. - Stop at Britain's highest station. - Meet the railway cats and dogs.This lively, interactive book will inspire children – and adults – to seize the moment and explore the wonderful world of Great Britain's railways. Written by Vicki Pipe with additional fun facts from Geoff Marshall, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube channel's All the Stations and authors of The Railway Adventures.

London, The Weekends Start Here

London, The Weekends Start Here
Author: Tom Jones
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2015-03-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0753551195

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Discover all that London has to offer, one weekend at a time. Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries ranging from the well-known to the quirky, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems London has to offer... 'This well designed and informative book really does have something for everyone, whether you are a Londoner or a visitor' -- London Visitors 'Tom Jones has created a truly brilliant guidebook full of different ideas for your visit to the capital' -- The Sun 'Can't wait to start trying these out!!' -- ***** Reader review 'One of the best books about London I have ever had the pleasure reading' -- ***** Reader review 'I totally love this book. Even a tired old Londoner like myself has been inspired' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************************ With London, The Weekends Start Here, explore the unrivalled range of cultural, artistic, historical and outdoor experiences this dynamic capital has to offer, with plenty of time to achieve the unexpected before another Monday morning rolls round. Perfect for Londoners and visitors alike, discover 52 themed weekends, organised by season, with over 250 interesting and quirky entries for unusual and surprising attractions. Including all you need to know about location, transport and the best places to eat and drink. From Wild London in the spring to Nordic London in the winter and Tea Drinker's London, Quiet London, Japanese London and more in between: multicultural and historical, urban and wild, peaceful and vibrant - there's plenty to do in London to suit your mood and interests, as well as the time of year. Why not try ... ? Drinking in pubs once frequented by pirates and smugglers in Wapping Taking a Scandinavian sauna at the Finnish Church Eating grapes from a royal grape vine Spotting London's Peregrine Falcons Finding literary treasures in the British Library Soaking up the sun on a Japanese Roof Garden Walking the route of a Victorian sewer Exploring the chalk downland valleys of south London What are you waiting for?

Iconic Designs

Iconic Designs
Author: Grace Lees-Maffei
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2020-01-23
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0857853538

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Iconic Designs is a beautifully designed and illustrated guide to fifty classic 'things' – designs that we find in the city, in our homes and offices, on page and screen, and in our everyday lives. In her introduction, Grace Lees-Maffei explores what makes a design 'iconic', and fifty essays by leading design and cultural critics tell the story of each iconic 'thing', its innovative and unique qualities, and its journey to classic status. Subjects range from the late 19th century to the present day, and include the Sydney Opera House, the Post-It Note, Coco Chanel's classic suit, the Sony WalkmanTM, Hello KittyTM, the typeface Helvetica, the Ford Model T, Harry Beck's diagrammatic map of the London Underground and the Apple iMac G3. This handsome volume provides a treasure trove of 'stories' that will shed new light on the iconic designs that we use without thinking, aspire to possess, love or hate (or love to hate) and which form part of the fabric of our everyday lives.

The Railway Adventures

The Railway Adventures
Author: Vicki Pipe
Publisher: September Publishing
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1910463981

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Railway revelations and brilliant new trips. The railways are one of our finest engineering legacies - a web of routes connecting people to each other and to a vast network of world-class attractions. It is also the best route to enjoying the landscape of Great Britain. Within these pages Vicki Pipe and Geoff Marshall from All the Stations (YouTube transport experts and survivors of a crowd-funded trip to visit all the stations in the UK) help you discover the hidden stories that lie behind branch lines, as well as meeting the people who fix the engines and put the trains to bed. Embark on unknown routes, disembark at unfamiliar stations, explore new places and get to know the communities who keep small stations and remote lines alive. Please note this is a fixed-format ebook with colour images and may not be well-suited for older e-readers.

50 Things to Do in London

50 Things to Do in London
Author: Ed McCabe
Publisher: 50 Fun Ltd
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2005
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780954966812

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