Looking To London

Author : Cynthia Cockburn
Publisher : Pluto Press (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 0745399215

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Looking to London by Cynthia Cockburn Pdf

"London is celebrated as one of the most ethnically diverse capitals in the world, and has been a magnet of migration since its origin. Looking to London steps into the maelstrom of current and recent wars and the resulting migration crisis, telling the stories of women refugees who have made it to London to seek safe haven among its many communities, under the watchful eye of the security services."--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Jonathan Melmoth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1409582078

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Look Inside London by Jonathan Melmoth Pdf

See all the key sights in London and find out more about what's there by lifting flaps on every page. In just 14 pages, you can visit and explore central London, the West End, and the River Thames all the way from Buckingham palace to the Tower of London. Beneath flaps big and small, you'll learn secrets of London's amazing underground railway, its storied history from Shakespeare's Globe to today's Houses of Parliament. You can get ideas of places to visit, whether it's parks, museums, shopping or hit shows. Each flap has a large, easy to find and lift thumb-hole, perfect for curious fingers.

Author : Salvatore Rubbino
Publisher : Walker
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : London (England)
ISBN : 140633779X

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A Walk in London by Salvatore Rubbino Pdf

London - the perfect place for a girl and her mother to spend the day! Follow them as they alight the classic red bus and begin a whirlwind tour of some of London's most iconic land marks.

Author : Christopher Breward,Edwina Ehrman,Caroline Evans,Caroline Edwards
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780300103991

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The London Look by Christopher Breward,Edwina Ehrman,Caroline Evans,Caroline Edwards Pdf

Histoire de la mode à Londres, ses créateurs, des maisons de couture, ses tendandes, de 1800 à nos jours, de la rue aux podiums.

Author : Thomas Lodge,Robert Greene
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1617
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:24978283

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A Looking Glasse for London and England by Thomas Lodge,Robert Greene Pdf

Author : Martin Amis
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307743978

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London Fields by Martin Amis Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A blackly comic late 20th-century murder mystery set against the looming end of the millennium, in which a woman tries to orchestrate her own extinction—from "one of the most gifted novelists of his generation" (TIME). “Lyrical and obscene, colloquial and rhapsodic." —The New York Times First published in 1989, London Fields is set ten years into a dark future, against a backdrop of environmental and social decay and the looming threat of global cataclysm. As the dreaded Y2K approaches, Nicola Six, a “black hole” of sex and self-loathing, has chosen her thirty-fifth birthday, November 5, 1999, as the date of her own murder. Whom to manipulate into killing her is the question; her choice wavers between violent lowlife Keith Talent, who is obsessed with winning a darts tournament, and a dimly romantic banker named Guy Clinch. When Samson Young—a writer suffering from a long bout of writer’s block—stumbles upon these three, he believes he has found a story that will write itself. A highly unusual mystery with an unexpected twist at the end, London Fields is also a corrosively funny narrative of pyrotechnic complexity and scalding moral vision.

Author : Shannon Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Calico cats
ISBN : 0999066196

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KeeKee's Big Adventures in London, England by Shannon Jones Pdf

"Travel lovers buckle up and get ready to explore in KeeKee's Big Adventures in London, the 5th picture book in the award-winning KeeKee's Big Adventures series. Join KeeKee, the globe-trotting calico kitty, on her latest brilliant adventures in London. Along with her friend Willamb Sheepspeare, she'll whisk readers through the majesty of England's capital city—from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to a proper English tea. (Pass the scones, please!) Explorers big and small will have a jolly good time trying out fun British expressions, peeking into royal culture, and navigating London's beautiful streets on a double-decker bus. In the back of this brightly illustrated book, you'll find a kid-friendly guide map of London, a glossary of British terms, and more details on KeeKee's favorite places. It's the perfect getaway for kids and families who love travel, adventure and exploring the world around them. Keep your eyes peeled for KeeKee's colorful hot air balloon."--

Author : Ramy M. K. Aly
Publisher : Pluto Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : History
ISBN : 0745333591

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Becoming Arab in London by Ramy M. K. Aly Pdf

This book is the first ethnographic exploration of gender, race and class practices amongst British born or raised Arabs in London. Ramy M.K. Aly looks critically at the idea of 'Arab-ness' and the ways in which ethnic subjects are produced, signified and recited in the city. Looking at everyday spaces, encounters and discourses, the book explores the lives of young people and some of the ways in which they 'do' or achieve 'Arab-ness'. Aly's ethnography uncovers narratives of growing up in London, the codes of sociability at Shisha cafes and the sexual politics and ethnic self-portraits which make British-Arab men and women. Drawing on the work of Judith Butler, Aly emphasises the need to move away from the notion of identity and towards a performative reading of race, gender and class. What emerges is a highly innovative contribution to the study of diaspora and difference in contemporary Britain.

Author : Katie Wignall
Publisher : Greenfinch
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-26
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781529419436

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Look Up London by Katie Wignall Pdf

A refreshing guide to discovering the hidden details of London with 10 fully guided walking routes from London's leading tour guide Look Up London. Have you ever noticed London's tiniest public sculpture? Or wondered why there are strange cone-shaped structures on the fanciest historic homes? Did you know that the Tower of London used to be a zoo, or about the now defunct London railway that transported over 200,000 people to their final resting place? These are just some of the fascinating details that Blue Badge Tourist guide Katie Wignall reveals in this absorbing guide to the secrets of London hidden in plain sight. Take a journey through London's rich past with these 10 fully guided walking routes and discover a whole world of incredible history hiding above your eye-line, just waiting to be spotted. From the saucy scandals of Covent Garden to stories of power and intrigue from the City, atmospheric pubs to hidden Roman remains, London is a city bursting with captivating stories which are etched into its very architecture. So, Look Up and discover a London you have never seen before.

Author : Louise Allen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780747813897

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Walking Jane Austen’s London by Louise Allen Pdf

From prize-winning historical novelist Louise Allen, this book presents nine walks through both the London Jane Austen knew and the London of her novels! Follow in Jane's footsteps to her publisher's doorstep and the Prince Regent's vanished palace, see where she stayed when she was correcting proofs of Sense and Sensibility and accompany her on a shopping expedition – and afterwards to the theatre. In modern London the walker can still visit the church where Lydia Bennett married Wickham, stroll with Elinor Dashwood in Kensington Palace Gardens or imagine they follow Jane's naval officer brothers as they stride down Whitehall to the Admiralty. From well-known landmarks to hidden corners, these walks reveal a lost London that can still come alive in vivid detail for the curious visitor, who will discover eighteenth-century chop houses, elegant squares, sinister prisons, bustling city streets and exclusive gentlemen's clubs amongst innumerable other Austen-esque delights.

Author : DK Eyewitness,Lucy Dayman,Kaila Imada
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780744055313

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Tokyo Like a Local by DK Eyewitness,Lucy Dayman,Kaila Imada Pdf

Experience authentic Tokyo with this insider's e-guide Home to glimmering skyscrapers, timeless traditions, and one of the world's most exciting art scenes, this trendy city is endlessly enticing. But beyond the monumental Tokyo Tower and lavish Imperial Palace lies the real Tokyo: a whole other realm waiting to be explored. We've spoken to the city's locals to unearth the coolest hangout spots, hidden gems, and personal favorites to ensure you travel like a local. Join the after-work crowd in the ultimate karaoke sing-along, eat and drink into the night at a tiny Japanese tavern, and get your geek on shopping at treasure troves of anime merch. Whether you're a local looking to uncover your city's secrets or seeking an authentic experience beyond the tourist track, this stylish e-guide makes sure you experience Tokyo beneath the surface.

Author : Peter Ackroyd
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780385531511

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London Under by Peter Ackroyd Pdf

In this vividly descriptive short study, Peter Ackroyd tunnels down through the geological layers of London, meeting the creatures that dwell in darkness and excavating the lore and mythology beneath the surface. There is a Bronze Age trackway below the Isle of Dogs, Anglo-Saxon graves rest under St. Pauls, and the monastery of Whitefriars lies beneath Fleet Street. To go under London is to penetrate history, and Ackroyd's book is filled with the stories unique to this underworld: the hydraulic device used to lower bodies into the catacombs in Kensal Green cemetery; the door in the plinth of the statue of Boadicea on Westminster Bridge that leads to a huge tunnel packed with cables for gas, water, and telephone; the sulphurous fumes on the Underground's Metropolitan Line. Highly imaginative and delightfully entertaining, London Under is Ackroyd at his best.

Author : Rick Steves,Gene Openshaw
Publisher : Avalon Travel Pub
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1566917298

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Rick Steves' London by Rick Steves,Gene Openshaw Pdf

Rick spends four months each year exploring Europe, and his candid, humorous advice will steer you to the very best sights and museums that London has to offer. You'll beat the lines at the major monuments. You'll find hotels and restaurants that make the most of your vacation budget. You'll navigate the city like a local, using Rick's walking tours as your guide.

Author : Christopher Winn
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781429941112

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I Never Knew That About London by Christopher Winn Pdf

Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about London in this enthralling miscellany Travelling through the villages and districts that make up the world's most dynamic metropolis, Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey around London to unearth the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city's compelling and at times turbulent past. See the Chelsea river views that inspired Turner and find out where London's first nude statue is. Explore London's finest country house in Charlton and unearth the secrets of the Mother of Parliaments. Discover which church steeple gave us the design of the traditional wedding cake, where the sandwich was invented and where in Bond Street you can see London's oldest artifact. Visit the house where Handel and Jimi Hendrix both lived. Climb the famous 311 steps of the Monument and fly the world's biggest Ferris wheel. Brimming with stories and snippets providing spellbinding insight into what has shaped the city, I Never Knew That About London is a beautifully illustrated gem of a book that informs and amuses in equal measure. "Will not fail to enhance months, even years, of gentle urban exploration...Any number of morning or weekend outings can be constructed from these rich pages... the selections and observations remain unfailingly interesting." --The Guardian (UK) I Never Knew That: Tucked away below Clive Steps at the end of King Charles Street can be found the small underground rooms where Winston Churchill and the War Cabinet met during the air raids of the Second World War. The first-ever Valentine Card was written from the Tower, where in 1415 the recently imprisoned Duke of Orleans composed a love poem to his wife. The measurement of one foot comes from the length of the foot of St. Algar's statue, carved on the base of one of the columns near the entrance of St. Paul's Cathedral. The design for the traditional wedding cake is drawn from the steeple of St. Bride's church in Fleet Street.

Author : Mark Daly
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781781011874

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Unseen London by Mark Daly Pdf

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.