Description
A good 50% of the book is dedicated to the art and history of the place, distinguishing these useable little books from many guides which are little more than practical information listings.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Vast and varied, London might seem daunting, but this book takes a unique approach to guiding visitors in a clear and concise way through the city, dividing it into five districts and providing the information you need for a great day out in any one of them: the South Bank, the city, Bloomsbury and the West End, Westminster and Kensington, each with its own distinctive character and major sites.
Within each section the major art collections are covered in depth, as well as other monuments and museums to visit in the area. Each section has suggestions on where to eat, and selected recommendations on where to shop.
Practicalities include a brief background to London, how to travel around, the latest on food, and a short selection of places to stay. The history provides the dates of key events, and the glossary at the end of the book explains certain art terms and gives information on major figures mentioned in the text. With the help of the index, you can dip in and out of the book.
There are excellent maps throughout, inside the front cover is a map of all London, clearly indicating where the detailed maps to each district are to be found at the beginning of their sections. The numbers (1) on the maps locate the cafes and restaurants described later in that section, and the letters (a) locate the shops.
About the Author
Delia Gray-Durant, who has lived and worked in Paris, is ideally placed to present Paris accessibly to the independent visitor, familiar with not only its great monuments but also its most intimate corners.
Book Information
ISBN 9781905131259
Author Delia Gray-Durant
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
Imprint Blue Guides
Publisher Blue Guides
Weight(grams) 195g
Dimensions(mm) 157mm * 112mm * 13mm