London

by Insight Guides

Overview

One of the most exciting and dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic and cutting-edge attractions. Whether you want to view the city from the London Eye, explore its many parks, or browse the Sunday markets, Insight City Guide London will make sure you have the quintessential London experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including royalty, shopping, and Parliament, while evocative accounts of the city’s districts bring London to life, from buzzy Soho and the South Bank’s theatrical landmarks to Kensington’s great museums and the vibrant East End. Full-color photography and maps help you navigate with ease and our detailed Travel Tips gives you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best and most authentic hotel and restaurants.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780052373
Publisher:	Apa Publications UK, Ltd.
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	City Guide Series
Edition description:	Fourteenth Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 7.50(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

Best of
Top Sights
Editor’s Choice
Introduction
London’s Allure
Who Lives in London?
History
Decisive Dates
The Making of London
Features
Theatreland
Eating Out
The Architectural Legacy
Retail Therapy
Markets
How Parliament Works
Westminster Abbey
The Royal Family
The National Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
London’s Parks
Madame Tussauds
Blue Plaques
The British Museum
St Paul’s Cathedral
The Tower of London
Tate Modern
The Imperial War Museum
The Science Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
The Natural History Museum
The 2012 Olympics
Places
Orientation
Westminster and Buckingham Palace
Soho and Chinatown
Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden
Mayfair to Oxford Street
Marylebone and Fitzrovia
Bloomsbury and King’s Cross
Holborn and the Inns of Court
St Paul’s and the City
Southwark and the South Bank
Knightsbrige, Kensington and Notting Hill
Chelsea
Village London
West London
North London
East London
South London
Day Trips
Travel tips
Transport
Accommodation
Activities
A–Z
London Street Atlas

Editorial Reviews

With lots of color photos, intelligently written and up-to-date entries, and clear organization, this guide will please the traveling museumophile. The museums are organized by topic, including history, social history, famous people, the arts, war, transport, science, medicine, sport, and specialty. Floorplans are included for the largest museums, as are maps of London and the Tube. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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