Greater London

Author : Great Britain
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0105424072

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Greater London Authority Act 2007 by Great Britain Pdf

This Act consists of 11 parts and two schedules, and includes provisions relating to: payments on ceasing to hold office as Mayor or Assembly member; consultations held on mayoral strategies; confirmation hearings regarding certain appointments by the Mayor; the publication of an annual report by the General London Assembly; the annual budget of the GLA; a new post of Health Adviser to advise the GLA on major health issues; the requirement for the Mayor to publish a health inequalities strategy, a London housing strategy, a municipal waste management strategy and a London climate change mitigation and energy strategy; and measures regarding local development schemes and planning and development control matters. Explanatory notes have been produced to assist in the understanding of this Act and are available separately (ISBN 9780105624073)

Author : Jan Bondeson
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-28
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781784629748

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Murder Houses of Greater London by Jan Bondeson Pdf

Which of Greater London’s most gruesome murders happened in your street? And were they committed by Graham Frederick Young (the poisoner of the North Circular Road), by the murderous Donald Hume, or by that monster Dennis Nilsen? Sometimes quiet suburban terraces hide the most terrible secrets... Read about the ‘Hampstead Triangle’ – home to a surprising number of celebrated murders – as well as another triangle of violent deaths in Kensal Rise and ponder some very mysterious unsolved murders. Armed with this book and a good London map, you will be able to do some murder house detection work of your own.

Author : Nick Barratt
Publisher : Random House
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781409022541

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Greater London by Nick Barratt Pdf

London's suburbs may stretch for well over 600 square miles, but in historical accounts of the capital they tend to take something of a back seat. In Greater London, historian Nick Barratt places them firmly centre stage, tracing their journey from hamlets and villages far out in the open countryside to fully fledged urban enclaves, simultaneously demonstrating the crucial role they have played in the creation of today's metropolis. Starting in the first century AD, he shows how the tiny settlements that grew up in the Thames Valley gradually developed, and how they were shaped by their proximity to the city. He describes the spread of the first suburbs beyond the city walls, and traces the ebb and flow of population as people moved in to find jobs or away to escape London's noise and bustle. He charts the transformation wrought by the coming of the railways, the fight to preserve Hampstead Heath, Epping Forest and other green spaces and the struggle to create a London-wide form of government. He gives an account of wartime destruction and peacetime reconstruction, and then brings the story to the present with a description of the very varied nature of today's suburbs and their inhabitants. In the process, he evokes Tudor Hackney and Georgian Hampton, explains why Victorian Battersea and Finchley were so different from one another, and follows Islington's fall from grace and subsequent recovery. Magnificently illustrated throughout with contemporary engravings and photographs, this is the essential history for anyone who has ever lived in London.

Author : Stuart Hallifax
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750960571

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Great War Britain London: Remembering 1914-18 by Stuart Hallifax Pdf

The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today. Great War Britain: London offers an in-depth portrait of the capital and its people during the 'war to end all wars'. It describes the reaction to the war's outbreak; charts the experience of individuals who enlisted; shares many first-hand experiences, including tales of the Zeppelin raids and anti-German riots of the era; examines the work of local hospitals; and explores how the capital and its people coped with the transition to life in peacetime. Vividly illustrated with evocative images from the newspapers of the day, it commemorates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of London's residents between 1914 and 1918.

Author : DAVID A. WEISS
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781466951358

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The Great Fire of London by DAVID A. WEISS Pdf

THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON A book that entertains, informs and suggests startling parallels to todays world. _____________________________________________________________________________ Join such historical figures as King Charles II whose far-seeing plan rebuilt a city; Samuel Pepys whose diary told the tale; and Christopher Wren whose architectural genius brought London back to life. _____________________________________________________________________________ "Succeeds in evoking all the sights, sounds and famous personages of that era in capable, interesting easy-to-read style. ---Library Journal The narrative brings the old tale to life, especially it reveals the epic mess, the tangle of antique property law which had to be cut, set aside, or unraveled, and the sudden bankruptcies, privations, courage and tenacious good will on which the new London was slowly---so slowly!---to rise again[It is] at times a racy account of that fortunate calamity. ---Christian Science Monitor . . . a straightforward account of the Great Fire of 1666 . . . fireproof correct, and the illustrations have vitality and veracity. ---The Kirkus Service

Author : Stephen Halliday
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2001-02-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780752493787

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The Great Stink of London by Stephen Halliday Pdf

'An extraordinary history' PETER ACKROYD, The Times 'A lively account of (Bazalgette's) magnificent achievements. . . graphically illustrated' HERMIONE HOBHOUSE 'Halliday is good on sanitary engineering and even better on cloaca, crud and putrefaction . . . (he) writes with the relish of one who savours his subject and has deeply researched it. . . splendidly illustrated' RUTH RENDELL In the sweltering summer of 1858, sewage generated by over two million Londoners was pouring into the Thames, producing a stink so offensive that it drove Members of Parliament from the chamber of the House of Commons. The Times called the crisis 'The Great Stink'. Parliament had to act – drastic measures were required to clean the Thames and to improve London's primitive system of sanitation. The great engineer entrusted with this enormous task was Sir Joseph Bazalgette, who rose to the challenge and built the system of intercepting sewers, pumping stations and treatment works that serves London to this day. In the process, he cleansed the Thames and helped banish cholera. The Great Stink of London offers a vivid insight into Bazalgette's achievements and the era in which he worked and lived, including his heroic battles with politicians and bureaucrats that would transform the face and health of the world's then largest city.

Author : Cathy Teesdale
Publisher : LOM Art
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-27
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1910552429

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Humans of London by Cathy Teesdale Pdf

A vibrant celebration of humanity and everyday life in this incredibly multicultural and multi-faceted capital city.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 1843480190

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Master Atlas of Greater London by Anonim Pdf

Author : Victoria Summerley,Hugo Rittson Thomas,Marianne Majerus
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781781012000

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Great Gardens of London by Victoria Summerley,Hugo Rittson Thomas,Marianne Majerus Pdf

London's gardeners are twice blessed: not only do they live in one of the world's most vibrant capitals, it is also one of the most verdant. Gardens of every imaginable style, shape and size abound on rooftops, within palaces, surrounding churches, behind walls - on every piece of dry land - even if it is floating on or lapped by the river Thames. In Great Gardens of London, Victoria Summerley and Hugo Rittson Thomas collaborate to unearth the most fascinating stories of plants and people inside London's most exciting gardens. Some of the gardens are strictly private, while others are regularly open to visitors, but all can now be savoured and enjoyed along with those who know them best. Great Gardens of London is a captivating photographic portrait of the greatest gardens of the capital which are primarily closed to the public or rarely open their gates. It will feature gardens designed by some of the leading contemporary garden designers from across the world. Accompanying the photographs will be essays on the design and planting that explain the designers' inspiration and passion.

Author : Edward Walford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X001006157

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Village London by Edward Walford Pdf

Author : Edward Walford
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385319059

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Greater London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places by Edward Walford Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Author : Edward Walford
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385319066

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Greater London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places by Edward Walford Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

Author : Edward Walford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : London (England)
ISBN : UGA:32108000856867

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Greater London by Edward Walford Pdf

Author : Edward Walford
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1340116308

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Greater London by Edward Walford Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Edward Walford
Publisher : Arkose Press
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1345468865

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Greater London by Edward Walford Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.