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Author | : David Long |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2014-04-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1780744145 |
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From Roman Londinium to the seething modern metropolis of today, journey through 2,000 years of the world’s most vibrant capital. Shaped by invasion, occupation and immigration, and upheavals as diverse as the Great Fire, the Blitz and the Big Bang, London’s history is unmatched for variety and drama. Sharing his passion and expert knowledge, David Long selects 100 places that best tell this incredible story. Discover Roman temples, Saxon burial mounds, frost fairs on the frozen Thames, Georgian windmills, and one old brown shoe, each with its own unique insight into a critical period of London’s evolution. Whether you prefer to explore history on your feet or from an armchair, this little book will captivate and surprise, revealing oft-overlooked gems among the famous landmarks and the hidden stories locked within.
Author | : David Long |
Publisher | : Oneworld Publications |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2014-04-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781780744131 |
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From Roman Londinium to the seething modern metropolis of today, journey through 2,000 years of the world’s most vibrant capital. Shaped by invasion, occupation and immigration, and upheavals as diverse as the Great Fire, the Blitz and the Big Bang, London’s history is unmatched for variety and drama. Sharing his passion and expert knowledge, David Long selects 100 places that best tell this incredible story. Discover Roman temples, Saxon burial mounds, frost fairs on the frozen Thames, Georgian windmills, and one old brown shoe, each with its own unique insight into a critical period of London’s evolution. Whether you prefer to explore history on your feet or from an armchair, this little book will captivate and surprise, revealing oft-overlooked gems among the famous landmarks and the hidden stories locked within.
Author | : Avril Nanton |
Publisher | : Fox Chapel Publishing |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2021-07-08 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 191361820X |
Download Black London Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Discover the people, places, and landmarks that have rewritten history! Black London is a complete guide that shines a new and much-needed light on the rich Black history of London’s inhabitants and beyond. From the Nelson Mandela Statue in Parliament Square to the Black Lives Matter mural in Woolwich, this must-have travel guide showcases more than 120 historical sites worth visiting and revisiting.
Author | : Simon Jenkins |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2019-10-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0241985366 |
Download A Short History of London Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
'Fascinating and timely. Required reading for every developer, planner or councillor who holds London in trust today' Griff Rhys Jones 'Accessible, clear and readable' Rowan Moore, The Observer ________________________ LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This unremarkable place - not even included in the Domesday Book - became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And rising from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. ________________________ 'A vivid and deeply well-informed account of London's history' Charles Saumarez Smith, Professor of Cultural History, Queen Mary University of London 'Extremely informative and witty' Roy Porter, author of London: A Social History on Landlords to London 'A short, invigorating gallop over two and a half thousand years' Scotsman on A Short History of Europe
Author | : William Henry Davenport Adams |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1890 |
Genre | : London (England) |
ISBN | : |
Download A Book about London Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Peter Stone |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2017-08-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1473860393 |
Download The History of the Port of London Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
“This meticulously researched account underlines the importance of the capital’s docklands . . . from Roman landing to modern financial centre.” —Discover Britain The River Thames has been integral to the prosperity of London since Roman times. Explorers sailed away on voyages of discovery to distant lands. Colonies were established and a great empire grew. Funding their ships and cargoes helped make the City of London into the world’s leading financial center. In the nineteenth century a vast network of docks was created for ever-larger ships, behind high, prison-like walls that kept them secret from all those who did not toil within. Sail made way for steam as goods were dispatched to every corner of the world. In the nineteenth century London was the world’s greatest port city. In the Second World War the Port of London became Hitler’s prime target. It paid a heavy price but soon recovered. Yet by the end of the 20th century the docks had been transformed into Docklands, a new financial center. The History of the Port of London: A Vast Emporium of Nations is the fascinating story of the rise and fall and revival of the commercial river. The only book to tell the whole story and bring it right up to date, it charts the foundation, growth and evolution of the port and explains why for centuries it has been so important to Britain’s prosperity. This book will appeal to those interested in London’s history, maritime and industrial heritage, the Docklands and East End of London, and the River Thames.
Author | : Bill Lucas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : 9780709095705 |
Download A History of the English Language in 100 Places Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A History of the English Language in 100 Places is a joyous ride through time, where readers can criss-cross the British Isles and the world at large to land in a hundred contrasting places and light on a hundred wonderful topics that bring the extraordinary story of the English language alive. -- [WorldCart].
Author | : Reader's Digest Association (Great Britain) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : London |
ISBN | : 9781780200040 |
Download The Most Amazing Places to Visit in London Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"London as a destination for visitors is more popular than ever, but in addition to the obvious sights and attractions, tourists and residents alike are seeking out more unusual places to see. This title gives you an insider's view of the capital, from the suburbs to the City"--Publisher's description.
Author | : David Long |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2011-11-30 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0752480286 |
Download London's 100 Strangest Places Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Tunnels, Towers & Temples takes a sideways look at London, revealing the hidden stories, curious histories and sometimes comic assocations behind dozens of often quite familiar places. Through their stories, the author reveals a strange side of London most people never come to know, even though they walk its streets every day and take much of what they see entirely for granted. Typical examples include extensive networks of tunnels running beneath high street pavements, secret transport and signalling networks crisscrossing the capital, genuine oddities such as streetlamps powered by sewer gas, a street where you can legally drive on the right, a future Russian Tsar working incognito in a British naval dockyard, even a Nazi memorial sited among the real heroes and adventurers of the British Empire. This companion to Spectacular Vernacular: London's 100 Most Extraordinary Buildings is the best possible start for anyone who wishes to get off the beaten track and under the skin of the hidden city that is modern-day London.
Author | : David Robertson |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2022-01-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0750998245 |
Download A History of Norfolk in 100 Places Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Norfolk has a wealth of important archaeological sites, historic buildings and landscapes. This guide is the first to use them to tell the county's rich history. Starting with real footprints of people who lived here nearly 1 million years ago, A History of Norfolk in 100 Places will take you on a chronological journey through prehistoric monuments, Roman forts, medieval churches and Nelson's Monument, right up to twentieth-century defensive sites. With detailed entries illustrated by aerial photographs and ground-level shots, here you will find a reliable guide to historic places that are either open to the public, or are visible from public roads or footpaths for you to explore.