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As a facsimile reproduction of the A to Z London Street Atlas, circa 1938/39, this publication shows street mapping of London as it was before the Second World War bombing and the redevelopments that followed and may be of assistance in tracing family history for that period.
The coverage extends from central London to Edgware, Whetstone, Palmers Green, Edmonton, Walthamstow, Snaresbrook, Seven Kings, Barking, Silvertown, Plumstead, Kidbrooke, Bellingham, South Sydenham, Croydon, Streatham Common, Morden, Wimbledon Common, Twickenham, Richmond, Kew, Hanwell, Ealing Broadway, Wembley, Harrow and Wealdstone. Included within the atlas is a map of the Underground Railways of London and Suburbs and location maps of Theatreland, Cinemaland, Clubland and the main Shopping Centres. The Guide to Places of Interest section includes a location map and text giving a summary of each selected place of interest with opening times and admission charges. The index to streets section includes a list of the London County Council street name changes relevant at that time.
A foldout coloured Pictorial Map of Central London is attached to the inside back cover and this map features the locations of principal landmarks and places of interest using three dimensional drawings.
The original printing of this paperback street atlas before the Second World War was in black only; however, this facsimile reproduction has been printed in colours which simulate the current condition after its ageing over many years.
The atlas is supplied in a stout protective slipcase.
The Beginning
Geographers' Map Company was founded in 1936 by Phyllis Pearsall MBE (1906-1996) who, encouraged by her father Alexander Gross, took on the ambitious task of publishing up-to-date street mapping of London. This Historical Edition is a facsimile reproduction of one of her first publications featuring the now renowned A to Z logo on the front cover.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wow. From the moment I first opened the A-Z I found it the clearest street mapping I had ever seen. The clear and easy to read layout of the streets makes it. Also the Index of Streets and selected buildings has no end of use. There is a Theater map of the West End; List of Hospitals and Medical Institutions; and Full Index of Tube and Rail Stations. Full (2 page) London (and surrounding areas) Rail Connections and another (2 page) Full Tube Map inside with a quick reference on the back cover. Well worth the money.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
Every Londoner should own this book, and should buy an updated version whenever one is available. Street-by-street maps and information get you where you need to go, whether you've lived here a week or a lifetime. Easy to read (even I can understand it, and that's saying something), and handy to carry, the A-Z is a must.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
a very good atlas, good handy size, easy to read reference, and clear and up to date road/station/building points. bought this for use in the car and has not let me down. thought it might be squishy in between pages, but isnt at all.
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London calling?!
Fantastic for those who live or are moving to London. Easy to use and read. A must have for all those who need a little extra help getting from A to Z!!!
Published 2 months ago by Tifflou
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Published 3 months ago by A Khaliq
It's a spiral-binding-thing
Spiral-binding is great for books and maps you don't use often. Looked at too frequently, the binding gives way. Surprisingly, with this A-Z, it doesn't. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A Customer
A must-have for walking the streets of London.
I purchased one years ago. I have found it invaluable on trips to London over the years. This one I bought for a friend who is moving there.
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London A to Z
This is a great little book, replacing an older version now worn out from constant use. i can recommend it to anyone wishing to get around in london.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. D. Barber
London A to Z Street Atlas
Very clear mapping and easy to use with the very comprehensive index at the back of the book. In fact the index occupies more than half of the book. Read more
Published 7 months ago by John C
Design classic
Well, what can I say about the London A-Z (which I bought for a visit to London) apart from the fact that it's a masterpiece of mapping. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tau Neutrino
Er
A-Z itself is good but the product arrived with slight tear in the spine of book. Couldn't send back as I needed it straight away.
Published 8 months ago by jk
not bad but what about the overlap!
This is a lot more easier than my previoue A-Z as it will stay open on a particular page. However I am shocked at how the center of the book (spine) does not overlap the ajoining... Read more
Published 8 months ago by MLC
No longer get lost in London
Really handy book, ideal to keep in your bag when trying to find your way around the streets of London - well worth the money
Published 8 months ago by J. Rowlett
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