The London Pocket Bible by Teresa Paddington
The London Pocket Bible offers entertaining advice for the visiting tourist or life-long Londoner, as well as: - Essential travel tips for the first time visitor; from not getting caught in the rush hour to understanding London's famous tube map - Being easy-to-use and small enough to take on the move as you travel around London - A handy reference guide; dip into as you visit sites such as the London Eye or Big Ben - A guide to fun days out with friends or the whole family, from the British Museum to a trip to Buckingham Palace to catch a glimpse of the Royals This guide is more detailed than a guide book, fun facts about London's hidden character and historic architecture; A simple layout which acts as a reference book for long stays or as a quick guide for shorter visits. Interesting trivia about the capital and a glossary to make sure you're never baffled by the London jargon. With a unique mix of practical tip, trivia and entertainment The London Pocket Bible is a gift-book that is more than just a travel guide, it's a fascinating insight, including: Tantalising trivia about its many famous locations, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge, and icons from black cabs to beefeaters; Exciting and historical trips; explore London, from the quirky to the famous as well as the traditional side to the city; London's artistic and literary roots, from Shakespeare's Globe to Banksy's modern graffiti art; Facts and trivia about the macabre side of London including haunted London landmarks, folklore, and notorious criminals including Jack the Ripper; The London quiz, test your talents and prove yourself a worthy Londoner. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible, The Traveller's Pocket Bible, The Allotment Pocket Bible and The Camping Pocket Bible.
Teresa studied for her degree and masters in history with the Open University and wondering what to do with her new qualification applied to train as a London tourist guide. She completed the extensive course in 2006 and now holds the much coveted Blue Badge.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781907087271 |
| ISBN 10 | 1907087273 |
| Title | The London Pocket Bible |
| Author | Teresa Paddington |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2011-07-13 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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