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The London Pocket Bible

Teresa Paddington author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Published:13th Jul '11

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The London Pocket Bible offers entertaining advice for the visiting tourist or life-long Londoner, as well as:

• Essential travel tips for the first time visitor; from not getting caught in the rush hour to understanding London’s famous tube map
• Being easy-to-use and small enough to take on the move as you travel around London
• A handy reference guide; dip into as you visit sites such as the London Eye or Big Ben
• A guide to fun days out with friends or the whole family, from the British Museum to a trip to Buckingham Palace to catch a glimpse of the Royals
• This guide is more detailed than a guide book, fun facts about London's hidden character and historic architecture
• A simple layout which acts as a reference book for long stays or as a quick guide for shorter visits
• Interesting trivia about the capital and a glossary to make sure you’re never baffled by the London jargon

With a unique mix of practical tip, trivia and entertainment The London Pocket Bible is a gift-book that is more than just a travel guide, it's a fascinating insight, including:
• Tantalising trivia about its many famous locations, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge, and icons from black cabs to beefeaters
• Exciting and historical trips; explore London, from the quirky to the famous as well as the traditional side to the city
• London’s artistic and literary roots, from Shakespeare’s Globe to Banksy’s modern graffiti art
• Facts and trivia about the macabre side of London including haunted London landmarks, folklore, and notorious criminals including Jack the Ripper
• The London quiz, test your talents and prove yourself a worthy Londoner

Here's what famous and historical personalities have to say about London:

"No where else in the world can you see such a rich and original cultural scene.” Twiggy
"I just fell in love with London..." Madonna
“I feel very at home in London. It's a beautiful city, with beautiful history." Scarlett Johansson
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all...

ISBN: 9781907087981

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

192 pages