The first modern history of St James's Palace, shedding light on a remarkable building at the heart of the history of the British monarchy that remains by far the least known of the royal residences
Guides the reader through London's many remaining disused Underground and main line railway structures. This book includes abandoned tunnels, derelict stations, old trackbeds and more that can be viewed in a series of 12 guided walks and short tube and train journeys, devised and investigated by the author.
The London you know is just the surface! From pomp and splendour to quiet hidden corners, explore London and discover how 2,000 years of history have shaped this city. Fully illustrated with over 400 photographs, this book is packed with interesting tales of the capital's colourful and sometimes murky past.
The London you know is just the surface! From pomp and splendour to quiet hidden corners, explore London and discover how 2,000 years of history have shaped this city. Fully illustrated with over 400 photographs, this book is packed with interesting tales of the capital's colourful and sometimes murky past.
Book Lovers' London is an established guide to all things literary in London with reviews of all the bookshops selling new books as well as second-hand and antiquarian bookshops, book dealers, libraries, book fairs, auctions, markets and much more.