bailey jacqui story of london from roman river to capital city
Bailey Jacqui Story of London. From Roman River to Capital City
Оver the last 2,000 years, London as been fought over, knocked down, re-built, burned and bombed. Its turbulent past makes it one of the most exciting cities in the world. This is ine story of now London grew from a small, shabby port on the banks of the River Thames into a huge, bustling city. Discover the facts behind many of London's most famous sights: How many kings and queens have been crowned at Westminster Abbey? When does the flag fly at the Houses of Parliament? Why are London buses red?
865 Р.
Lewis Jon E. London. the Autobiography
In "London: The Autobiography" the life of the capital is told, for the first time, by those who made it and saw it at first hand. From Roman times to the 21st century, Londoners and visitors to the city have recounted the extraordinary events, everyday life and character of this unique and influential city - from politics, culture, sport, religion, and reportage. This book brings to vivid life the human trial of the capital including invasions by the Vikings, the brutal execution of Sir Thomas More, the sight of a whale swimming up the Thames and the rebuilding of St Paul's by Sir Christopher Wren, as well as the everyday life of the city. It includes contributions from George Orwell, Martin Amis, Dr Johnson, Karl Marx, Winston Churchill, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Virginia Woolfe, George Melly, Tacitus, Samuel Pepys, and many others. Packed with personality and character, this book is a must-buy for anyone interested in London as well as a wonderful story of the city at the heart of the nation. Praise for Jon E Lewis: 'A triumph' - Saul David, author of "Victoria's Army". 'Harrowing, funny and often unbelievable book' - "Daily Express" '[A] compelling tommy's eye view of war from Agincourt to Iraq' - "Daily Telegraph".
3487 Р.
Chivers Tom London Clay. Journeys in the Deep City
What secrets lie beneath a city? Tom Chivers follows hidden pathways, explores lost islands and uncovers the geological mysteries that burst up through the pavement and bubble to the surface of our streets. From Roman ruins to a submerged playhouse, from an abandoned Tube station to underground rivers, Chivers leads us on a journey into the depths of the city he loves. A lyrical interrogation of a capital city, a landscape and our connection to place, London Clay celebrates urban edgelands: in-between spaces where the natural world and the metropolis collide. Through a combination of historical research, vivid reportage and personal memoir, it will transform how you see London, and cities everywhere.
2867 Р.
Lewesdon John The Ladybird Book of London
"The Ladybird Book of London" is a gem from the Ladybird vintage archive. First published in 1961, this is a classic Ladybird hardback book, packed with information about Britain's capital. This new edition is exactly the same as the original, with a dust jacket and beautifully reproduced images. The story of London, her sights and history, is illustrated with twenty-four beautiful full-page pictures. Starting from Trafalgar Square this book takes you through famous streets to see historic buildings, to learn something of the story of Britain's famous capital. Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower, Guildhall and the City, Hampton Court and Kew Gardens, the Zoo and Madame Tussaud's - they are all here.
1303 Р.
Rutherfurd E. London
A grand, epic story that tells the history of the greatest city in the world, from Roman times to the present day. London has perhaps the most remarkable history of any city in the world. Now its story has a unique voice. In this epic novel Edward Rutherfurd takes the reader on a magnificent journey across sixteen centuries from the days of the Romans to the Victorian engineers of Tower Bridge and the era dockland development of today. Through the lives and adventures of his colourful cast of characters he brings all the richness of Londons past unforgettably to life.
1320 Р.
Rutherfurd E. London
A grand, epic story that tells the history of the greatest city in the world, from Roman times to the present day. London has perhaps the most remarkable history of any city in the world. Now its story has a unique voice. In this epic novel Edward Rutherfurd takes the reader on a magnificent journey across sixteen centuries from the days of the Romans to the Victorian engineers of Tower Bridge and the era dockland development of today. Through the lives and adventures of his colourful cast of characters he brings all the richness of Londons past unforgettably to life.
1320 Р.
Maiklem Lara Mudlarking
Mudlark (/’mAdla;k/) noun A person who scavenges for usable debris in the mud of a river or harbor. Lara Maiklem has scoured the banks of the Thames for nearly twenty years, in pursuit of the objects the river unearths: from Neolithic flints to Roman hairpins, medieval buckles to Tudor buttons, Georgian clay pipes to Victorian toys. What began as a search for solitude came to reveal the story of a city, its people and their lost ways of life.
564 Р.
Maiklem Lara Mudlarking
Mudlark (/’mAdla;k/) noun A person who scavenges for usable debris in the mud of a river or harbor. Lara Maiklem has scoured the banks of the Thames for nearly twenty years, in pursuit of the objects the river unearths: from Neolithic flints to Roman hairpins, medieval buckles to Tudor buttons, Georgian clay pipes to Victorian toys. What began as a search for solitude came to reveal the story of a city, its people and their lost ways of life.
564 Р.
Grenville Kate The Secret River
Kate Grenville’s The Secret River was one of the most loved novels of 2006. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize and awarded the Commonwealth Writer’s Prize, the story of William Thornhill and his journey from London to the other side of the world has moved and exhilarated hundreds of thousands of readers. Searching for the Secret River tells the story of how Grenville came to write this wonderful book. It is in itself an amazing story, beginning with Grenville’s great-great-great grandfather. Grenville starts to investigate her ancestor, hoping to understand his life. She pursues him from Sydney to London and back, and slowly she begins to realise she must write about him. Searching for the Secret River maps this creative journey into fiction, and illuminates the importance of family in all our lives.
1880 Р.
Tait Alice No, Nancy, No!
Nancy and her sausage dog Roger are ready for a day out in London! But is London ready for naughty Nancy? From Alice Tait, illustrator of the iconic London Range, comes a stylish, action-packed lift-the-flap book - the perfect introduction to the capital city for first-time sightseers! Blending her joyful London scapes with the story of a mischievous little girl, Nancy, and her long-suffering dachshund, Roger, Alice creates a wild and calamitous chase by boat, bus and bike across all of London's most famous and best sights - from Buckingham Palace to the Tower of London… With over fifteen flaps throughout, an incredible pop-up Nelson's column and a fold-out map, young readers will delight in this interactive adventure, and will love joining in with Roger's catchy refrain: "NO, NANCY, NO!"
2190 Р.
Maiklem Lara Mudlarking. Lost and Found on the River Thames
Mudlark (/'mAdla;k/) noun A person who scavenges for usable debris in the mud of a river or harbour Lara Maiklem has scoured the banks of the Thames for over fifteen years, in pursuit of the objects that the river unearths: from Neolithic flints to Roman hair pins, medieval buckles to Tudor buttons, Georgian clay pipes to Victorian toys. These objects tell her about London and its lost ways of life. Moving from the river's tidal origins in the west of the city to the point where it meets the sea in the east, Mudlarking is a search for urban solitude and history on the River Thames, which Lara calls the longest archaeological site in England. As she has discovered, it is often the tiniest objects that tell the greatest stories.
1473 Р.
Find It. London
For young travellers, this is the perfect introduction to the amazing city of London. Discover over 50 of the city's best-known sights, from the London Eye to London Zoo and from Buckingham Palace to Shakespeare's Globe. Use the feature pages to learn more about British food, what you'll see along the river and how Londoners get around. Find the matching sticker for every sight you see. It's time to get spotting! Spot London's Top Sights.
1480 Р.
London Apartments
Narrow winding streets, tasteful gardens, and centuries' old structures have long made London the Capital of Quaint. But in the past few years this historic city has made a name for itself in the world of architecture and design. From the witty to the high-tech, the minimalist to the lavish, these London apartments showcase the best work of today's architects and designers. Text in English, German and French
191 Р.
Platt Richard Through Time: London
Through Time: London follows the story of the historic capital from its Celtic origins right up to the present - including the settlement of the Romans, the Anglo-Saxon era, the Viking invasion, and the growth of medieval London in Norman times. The book explores major events in London's history, such as the plague, the Blitz and preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games.
1160 Р.
Turner Tracey, Donkin Andrew British Museum History of the World in 25 Cities
A stunningly illustrated book of extraordinary city maps, telling the story of human civilisation throughout history. A gorgeous, large-format gift hardback with a stunning neon cover, A History of the World in 25 Cities features 25 beautifully illustrated city maps from all over the world, from ancient history to the present day. Co-authored by award-winning children’s authors Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin in consultation with specialist curators at the British Museum, readers can visit cities from every inhabited continent on Earth, from the walled city of Jericho built over 10,000 years ago, to the modern-day metropolis of Tokyo, the most-densely populated city in the world today. Featuring vibrant, beautifully detailed artwork from Libby VanderPloeg, each carefully researched map takes readers on a city tour at a unique moment in time – from exploring Athens in ancient Greece during the birth of democracy, to walking the beautiful lamplit streets of medieval Benin, deep in the West African rainforest. Readers can even visit China’s long-lost capital city of Xianyang – a city for which no original map exists, which was brought to life with support from the British Museum‘s fantastic team of experts. Each map is followed by two gorgeously illustrated pages of fascinating information about what life was (or is) like for the inhabitants of each city, including a bite-sized look at each city in numbers. Packed with countless facts for curious readers to return to again and again, this is a perfect gift for children who want to explore history from around the world. Cities featured include Jericho, Memphis, Athens, Xianyang, Rome, Constantinople, Baghdad, Jуrvнk, Benin City, Tenochtitlбn, Granada, Beijing, Venice, Delhi, Cuzco, Amsterdam, Sydney, Paris, London, Bangkok, Saint Petersburg, New York City, Berlin, San Francisco and Tokyo, plus an exploration of Cities of Today and Cities of Tomorrow.
5443 Р.
London A-Z Street Atlas
Navigate your way around London with this detailed, easy-to-use and up-to-date A-Z Street Atlas. First published in 1936, this iconic atlas is a trusted means of finding your way around the capital city. The main mapping extends beyond Central London from Heathrow Airport to Chingford at a scale of 2.88 inches to 1 mile, featuring postcode districts, one-way streets, the Congestion Charging Zone and Low Emission Zone. The large-scale street map of Central London – at a scale of 5.75 inches to 1 mile – cover Regent’s Park and Shoreditch, Chelsea and Vauxhall, Hyde Park and Bermondsey. A comprehensive index lists streets, selected flats, walkways and places of interest, place, area and junction names. Additional healthcare (hospitals, walk-in centres and hospices) and transport connections (National Rail, London Tramlink, Docklands Light Railway, London Underground and Overground stations, and River Bus pier) are indexed as well. Also included are: • Overview map of the Congestion Charging Zone • West End Theatre map • London Connections rail services map • London Underground map
1411 Р.