Walking Londons Waterways Updated Edition

Author : Gilly Cameron-Cooper
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1607652706
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking London's Waterways written by Gilly Cameron-Cooper and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A professional walking guide shares twenty one of the best guided walks along the British capital’s scenic waterways, packed with beautiful sights. Meandering through the London metropolis are the city’s many waterways. From the mighty Thames to tranquil streams, from historic wharves to buzzing docklands, the twenty one walks in this book follow these waters, revealing a hidden London full of history, discovery, and surprises. Professional walking guide Gilly Cameron-Cooper has carefully selected the best routes to uncover the capital’s distinct waterways. An enthusiastic explorer, she will lead you alongside docks, rivers, and canals in the footsteps of Roman traders, Tudor adventurers, and Victorian engineers. These paths will take you past iconic landmarks, great feats of engineering, and a variety of lesser-known treasures. London’s rivers and canals were once pulsing arteries of industry, but today they provide a haven for wildlife and walkers alike. Here you will find green and peaceful retreats by the water, just moments away from the bustle of sprawling suburbia. Full color photographs, clear maps, and practical route directions make Walking London’s Waterways the essential companion for discovering a new side to London. “A handsome volume…the authoritative and conversational commentary is endlessly absorbing.” —WALK Magazine “If you too are someone who enjoys discussing the hidden side of London then this book will have plenty to offer.” —Real Travel “A super read and inspires you to get out there and to try the walks for yourself.” —The River Thames Guide

Author : Tom Bolton
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1907222030
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book London's Lost Rivers written by Tom Bolton and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of walks along the routes of eight lost rivers in London, with richly detailed anecdotes outlining the history of each river's route, origins and decline. When we think of London's river, the vast thoroughfare of the Thames immediately springs to mind. But this ancient city was built around other rivers too – and traces of these still remain, for those who know where to look. London's Lost Rivers takes the reader on a series of walks along the routes of eight lost rivers, combining directions for walkers with richly detailed anecdotes outlining the history of each river's route, origins and decline. Tom Bolton reveals a secret network that spreads across the city, from picturesque Hampstead in the North to the hidden suburbs of South London, and runs beneath some of London's most iconic and historic sites. These London pasts are brought to vivid life, populated by characters both famous and infamous, including politicians, forgers, actors, architects, athletes, monarchs and murderers. Evocative, witty and engaging, London's Lost Rivers invites both visitors to the city and lifelong Londoners to explore another side of London and its rich history, whether on foot or in the imagination.

Author : Paul Talling
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1409023850
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book London's Lost Rivers written by Paul Talling and published by Random House. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London's Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it's essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past... 'An amazing book' -- BBC Radio London 'Talling's highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we've yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London -- Londonist 'A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital's forgotten brooks, waterways, canals and ditches ... it's a terrific book' - Walk 'Pocket-sized, beautifully designed, illustrated and informative - in short a joy to read, handle and use' -- ***** Reader review 'Delightful, informative and beautifully produced' -- ***** Reader review 'A small gem. A really great book. I can't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Fascinating from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************ From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead's ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through 'Knight's Bridge' and the Tyburn's curve along Marylebone Lane, London's Lost Rivers unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of the capital. Paul Talling investigates how these rivers shaped the city - forming borough boundaries and transport networks, fashionable spas and stagnant slums - and how they all eventually gave way to railways, roads and sewers. Armed with his camera, he traces their routes and reveals their often overlooked remains: riverside pubs on the Old Kent Road, healing wells in King's Cross, 'stink pipes' in Hammersmith and gurgling gutters on streets across the city. Packed with maps and over 100 colour photographs, London's Lost Rivers uncovers the watery history of the city's most famous sights, bringing to life the very different London that lies beneath our feet.

Author : Bryan Fairfax
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780715385845
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking London's Waterways written by Bryan Fairfax and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Andrew Duncan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780844292137
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking London written by Andrew Duncan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Fathers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0711276269
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book London Thames Path written by David Fathers and published by . This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London Thames Path is a newly updated and richly illustrated guide to the London section of the Thames Path.

Author : Gilly Cameron Cooper
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN 13 : 9781847737984
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking London's Waterways written by Gilly Cameron Cooper and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London is strewn with waterways, but the River Thames twisting through the capital can be seen from a radically different perspective in the futuristic Docklands area to the more sleepy suburbs of Putney, Chiswick and Barnes. This book offers an exploration, in 21 carefully researched walks, of London's varied waterways.

Author : Peter Aylmer
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1787650049
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking in London written by Peter Aylmer and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2023-09-25 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook presents 25 varied walks exploring London's green and open spaces. Covering both the city centre and the Greater London area, it takes in royal parks, heaths, forests, canals and rivers, including Epping Forest, Hampstead Heath, the World Heritage site of Kew Gardens and Wimbledon Common. Walks range from 4 to 14 miles and most can be accessed by public transport. Alongside detailed route descriptions and OS mapping, the book features practical information on parking, public transport and refreshments. Each walk showcases a particular species of wildlife that you might encounter, and there is fascinating background information the history and conservation of the capital's wild spaces. London is a city of 8 million people and 8 million trees, and its vast open spaces are home to 13,000 species of wildlife. This book is an ideal companion to exploring a greener, more gentle side to the city.

Author : Gilly Cameron Cooper
Publisher : New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN 13 : 9781843309024
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Walking London's Docks, Rivers and Canals written by Gilly Cameron Cooper and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2005 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London is strewn with waterways, but the River Thames twisting through the capital can be seen from a radically different perspective in the futuristic Docklands area to the more sleepy suburbs of Putney, Chiswick and Barnes. Much of Camden's quaint charm would be lost without the Regent's Canal, and further out in the suburbs the Wandle, Lea and Brent rivers are well worth discovering. Walking London's Docks, Rivers and Canals is an exploration, in 22 carefully researched walks, of London's varied water-ways in all their glory. Gilly Cameron-Cooper's engaging text is steeped in historical detail, and is accompanied by clear and detailed route maps and enchanting photographs.

Author : Nicholas Barton
Publisher : 3RD EDITION
ISBN 13 : 9781905286515
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lost Rivers of London written by Nicholas Barton and published by 3RD EDITION. This book was released on 2016 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: