A revised and updated reference book, comprised of 5000 entries, organized alphabetically and cross-referenced. Everything that is important in the history and culture of London is documented, from its first settlement to the present day.
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'A superb trove of facts about the city.' -- The Daily Telegraph
'Everything anyone could possibly want to know about London is contained within the covers of this magnificent and fascinating book.'
-- Taxi Globe
'The high standards of the original have been maintained and this is still a must for your bookshelf.' -- Museum of London Friends News
'[A] fascinating guide to London and its delights.' -- The Times Literary Supplement
`A capital book for a capital city.' -- Financial Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'Everything anyone could possibly want to know about London is contained within the covers of this magnificent and fascinating book.'
-- Taxi Globe
'The high standards of the original have been maintained and this is still a must for your bookshelf.' -- Museum of London Friends News
'[A] fascinating guide to London and its delights.' -- The Times Literary Supplement
`A capital book for a capital city.' -- Financial Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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`A capital book for a capital city.'
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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By Jürg Müller
Format:Paperback
This book is a real pleasure. It can be used for reference, or just to dip into. There are some differences between the story here and that from other sources, but I am not in a position to say who is right.
One important point is that it is big and heavy, not really what I would describe as portable, and it is structured as a reference work. What I am saying is that this book is not a tourist/visitor guide, but really an encyclopaedia.
This book has given me many hours of fun, and much knowledge. I agree with the idea of making it compulsory that every taxi should have one. If you want to learn about London, then this is for you.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful reference book, and deserves its great success. Anyone wanting to know about a particular street or building will find the information they need here. The reviewer who says it contains many serious mistakes needs to give some examples. I have found it reliable and trustworthy, as well as enjoyable to read.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By P. A. Alford
Format:Hardcover
as a Londoner who bought the original edition back in the 80's, my original copy is well thumbed and has brought me many hours of pleasure exploring the origins and history of a great capital city.
This much anticipated third revision does not disappoint and if anyone wants to invest in a book about London that you can keep forever and return to it again and again and gain knowledge, information and pleasure then this is the one to invest in.
This much anticipated third revision does not disappoint and if anyone wants to invest in a book about London that you can keep forever and return to it again and again and gain knowledge, information and pleasure then this is the one to invest in.
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Wide ranging but not perfect
This covers a huge amount of information about London, past and present, almost certainly more than any other singel publication. Read more
Published 1 month ago by j.k.radford
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This looks wonderful
This book has only just arrived but on first glance it looks brilliant. There is so much information & it surely must cover everything & anything anyone would like to know about... Read more
Published 2 months ago by musiclover
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This is a real treasure house
I have used the hardback edition for some years but it would be difficult to transport it around London on my frequent trips. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tojo
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Good
The London Encyclopaedia is just what I wanted and expected it to be. I find it a very useful and interesting reference book.
Published 4 months ago by MF
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Every Londoner should have one!
Brilliant book. Well packaged. Arrived in perfect conditioner. Fascinating read. Can't put it down. Boughtanotherfor a present as it was so good!
Published 4 months ago by Luke
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best reading
worth every penny on kindle. easy to go back to check on anything and of course a lot lighter. exellent
Published 4 months ago by Marcelle Ferneyhough
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best tome for London History Buffs
This was a replacement for the original I bought over 15 years ago. Its a huge,heavy paperback and has been heavily up-dated. An essential book book for the London historian
Published 5 months ago by Mr Andrew Powsey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
I do not think there has been a book like this before or since. It is awesome and always a great read. So much in it, every edition gets better.
Published 5 months ago by Mr. R. Meader
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Great Book
This was a present for my son who is currently studying the knowledge so much information wonderful book.
Highly recommended for anyone very interesting .
Highly recommended for anyone very interesting .
Published 6 months ago by s a bartholomew
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Every Londoner should own one...
It says on the back of this book, "If I had my way this book would be in every cab in London." London Cabbie News... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mark Stipanovsky
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