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UNCOVER LONDON'S HIDDEN SECRETS WITH THE ORIGINAL WALKING TOUR COMPANY
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London Walks is the award-winning original walking tour company. Written by the expert and knowledgeable guides who lead the walks, London Stories is the perfect way to discover the city's rich history and hidden gems, including:
Sinister London - haunted London and Jack the Ripper.
Literary London - from Shakespeare to Dickens.
Public Houses - the old pubs of Soho.
Mystery and Secrets - the city's hidden past.
A Tale of Two Cities - Westminster and the Square Mile.
Perfect for tourists who want to experience London life beyond Trafalgar Square as well as for Londoners keen to step off the Circle Line and discover the secrets on their own doorstep, London Stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the capital's rich history.
With photos, maps and illustrations to bring the stories to life, London Stories is for those who love London, written by those who know it best.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well I guess it depends how much you know already.
This book has many facets. Some chapters are almost walks step by step, and some are sort of background stories. The effect it had on me was to make me want to explore these places on my own. Which is strange, I guess, because then I wouldn't take the paid walk! But then some of the really interesting chapters make me want to meet the guides and will help me to put what they say into some context - after all my memory is not that good and I wouldn't retain every detail from the book. So .. hmmm . . I think overall it's a great success because it makes me more INTERESTED in things I didn't know before and wouldn't have thought of finding out.
Thank you Mr Tucker - oh and your prose is the tiramisu of tour guides!
This book has many facets. Some chapters are almost walks step by step, and some are sort of background stories. The effect it had on me was to make me want to explore these places on my own. Which is strange, I guess, because then I wouldn't take the paid walk! But then some of the really interesting chapters make me want to meet the guides and will help me to put what they say into some context - after all my memory is not that good and I wouldn't retain every detail from the book. So .. hmmm . . I think overall it's a great success because it makes me more INTERESTED in things I didn't know before and wouldn't have thought of finding out.
Thank you Mr Tucker - oh and your prose is the tiramisu of tour guides!
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I had high hopes for this book, but felt a bit disappointed. descriptions of establishments are colorful, but without any sort of map, it is extremely difficult to walk these routes.
Also, the print size seems a lot smaller than normal- very difficult to read on the go.
I think I will go on one of the walks, and enjoy the views!
Also, the print size seems a lot smaller than normal- very difficult to read on the go.
I think I will go on one of the walks, and enjoy the views!
Format:Paperback
For anyone interested in the History of London this a brilliant book. Each chapter is written by a blue badge guide, and they tell you of places of interest that you would normally walk bye and not know they were there.
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London walks: London stories
This book is a great accompaniment to the London walks. Like the guides it is interesting, informative and funny. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Interested walker
time traveller
Phew! Just read R. V. Wright's clumsy hatchet job. Initial reaction: "did we read the same book?" Follow-up reaction: "I smell a rat. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by Time traveller
Bombastic and prone to error
What a pity that this book has such a tedious, bombastic, tendentious and heavy introduction and leading article by David Tucker. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Robert Wright
What a shame!
Firstly let me say that I have taken a couple of the guided `London Walks' over the last few years and have thoroughly enjoyed them, particularly when I am entertaining visitors... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by Stromata
The stories behind the places......
I have long been an admirer of London Walks - they are THE guided walks company to go with in London. Their guides are funny, informative - and sometimes even cute! Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by G. M. Banks
walks made easy
An excellent, concise book with much to applaud the writers. London WaLks have a wonderful reputation and i for one have never been disappointed. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by K. Hart
Worth the wait!
Waited for AGES for this book - they've been advertising it on the London Walks Website and on their Blog and the London Walks leaflet for what seems like months now. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by Georgia Jones
London: Best City in the World
The best city in the world has the best walking tour company and now they've written a book. These guys love London and it shows. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by Big Smoke
Outstanding!
Bought this on Tuesday and can't put it down! Not just a boring take-thirty-steps-east-and-stop-and-look-up type of walking guidebook, this goes much more in-depth. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by GuideBooker
dissapointing
RUBBISH i waited a long time for this book having seen it previewed in the london walks calender, I suggest you stick to reading that, the book was all hype and no substance at... Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2009 by R. W. Hannell
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