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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
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'Maverick British director Chris Petit has produced one of this year's eeriest and most haunting films, London Orbital, a threnody to the M25.' Sunday Telegraph. 'It is a mediation on the M25 and gives an intriguing history of the occult archaeology of London that the ring-road discloses ... Petit has witty and playful apercus for every mile he covers.' The Guardian. London Orbital is an extraordinary and visionary film by Chris Petit and Iain Sinclair...
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2014
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On the surface, London is a buzzing, modern metropolis. But underneath lies a secret, hidden world, all but forgotten by the millions of people above. Secrets of Underground London uncovers 2000 years of subterranean history: a world of ancient caves and perfectly preserved Roman remains; mysterious rivers and gruesome plague pits; impenetrable vaults and top-secret bunkers.
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“A charmer. Will beguile an hour of your time and put you in touch with mankind.” —New York TimesNewly reissued with an introduction by Plum Sykes, this cult favorite is a delightful diary—think Nancy Mitford–meets–Nora Ephron—chronicling author Helene Hanff’s “bucket list” trip to London (at the age of fifty-five!) after the unexpected success of her memoir 84 Charing Cross Road. When she’s invited to London for the English...
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Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2012
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Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about London in this enthralling miscellany
Travelling through the villages and districts that make up the world's most dynamic metropolis, Christopher Winn takes us on a captivating journey around London to unearth the hidden gems of legends, firsts, inventions, adventures and birthplaces that shape the city's compelling and at times turbulent past.
See the Chelsea river views that inspired Turner and find...
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His name, they tell him, is William Monk, and he is a London police detecive. But the accident that felled him has left him with only half a life; his memory and his entire past have vanished. As he tries to hide the truth, Monk returns to work and is assigned to investigate the brutal murder of a Crimean War hero and man about town. Which makes Monk's efforts doubly difficult, since he's forgotten his professional skills along with everything else....
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Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands
Pub. Date
[2024]
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"Whether you want to pose in front of Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower, explore the Tower of London, or visit the royal family at Buckingham Palace, the local Fodor's travel experts in London are here to help! Fodor's London guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and...
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The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2015.
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"In popular imagination, London is a city of fog. The classic London fogs, the thick yellow "pea-soupers," were born in the industrial age of the early nineteenth century. The first globally notorious instance of air pollution, they remained a constant feature of cold, windless winter days until clean air legislation in the 1960s brought about their demise. Christine L. Corton tells the story of these epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty, and...
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Amber Brown volume 2
Publisher
Putnam's
Pub. Date
c1995
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At the end of third grade, Amber is excited about her trip with her aunt to London and Paris, where she will see her father again, but her plans change when she comes down with chicken pox.
12) Fodor's London
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Publisher
Fodor's Travel
Pub. Date
19uu
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Ready to go away? The experts at Fodor's are here to help. We're bringing you the very best of London, including Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, and more. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure that you have all the essential information to plan a perfect trip and make the most of your time.
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Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
2022.
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"Lonely Planet's Experience London is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Discover royal palaces, have a pint in a pub, and catch a West End show - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover London's best experiences and get away from the everyday!"--
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