DK Eyewitness London

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Title:

DK Eyewitness London

Alternate title:

London

Eyewitness London

Author:

Longley, Darren, author.

DK Publishing, Inc., publisher.

Series:

DK eyewitness travel guides.

Summary:

Looking for a travel companion on your trip to London? This travel guide will make exploring Britain's easy and fun. Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in Buckingham Palace, take in the bloody history of the Tower of London, or explore one of the city's numerous parks, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that London has to offer.

General Note:

Statement of responsibility from page 352.

Contents:

DISCOVER. Welcome to London ; Reasons to love London ; Explore London ; Getting to know London ; London itineraries ; London your way ; A year in London ; A brief history -- EXPERIENCE. Whitehall and Westminster ; Mayfair and St James's ; Soho and Trafalgar Square ; Covent Garden and the Strand ; Holborn and the Inns of Court ; Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia ; King's Cross, Camden and Islington ; The City ; Shoreditch and Spitalfields ; Southwark and Bankside ; South Bank ; Chelsea and Battersea ; South Kensington and Knightsbridge ; Kensington, Holland Park and Notting Hill ; Regent's Park and Marylebone ; Hampstead and Highgate ; Greenwich and Canary Wharf ; Beyond the centre -- NEED TO KNOW. Before you go ; Getting around ; Practical information ; Index.

Physical Description:

352 pages : illustrations (color), maps (color) ; 22 cm + 1 map (folded).

Genre:

Guidebooks.

Geographic Term:

London (England) -- Guidebooks.

Added Corporate Author:

DK Publishing, Inc.,

Publisher:

DK Publishing,

Publication Date:

2021

ISBN:

9780241509678

Publication Information:

New York, NY : DK Publishing, [2021]

Call Number:

914.21 DK

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Planning a trip to London? Look no further.

Whether you want to tread the footsteps of kings and queens in the royal palaces, take a break from sightseeing in one of the city's many parks, or sample the tantalizing array of street food from around the world, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that London has to offer.

Every corner of this cosmopolitan capital is brimming with personality. Dripping in pomp and tradition, Whitehall and Westminster are best known for their iconic sights and regal architecture. The rolling fields and peaceful woodlands of Hampstead Heath feel a world apart from the futuristic skyscrapers of the financial district of the City. And when the sun sets, Soho bursts into life - the perfect spot for an evening out.

Our updated guide brings London to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the city's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak.

You'll discover-

-our pick of London's must-sees , top experiences and hidden gems
-the best spots to eat , drink , shop and stay
-detailed maps and walks which make navigating the city easy
-easy-to-follow itineraries
- expert advice - get ready, get around and stay safe
- colour-coded chapters to every part of London, from Mayfair to Shoreditch, King's Cross to the South Bank
-our new lightweight format , so you can take it with you wherever you go

Touring the country? Try our DK Eyewitness Great Britain . Want the best of London in your pocket? Try our DK Eyewitness Top 10 London .

Author Notes

Experience the world with DK Eyewitness.

DK Eyewitness' highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips and tours to inform and enrich your trip.

Our travel writers report on what to see, eat, drink and do around the world, while the very best photographs and illustrations bring cities, regions and countries to life. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations around the world, from handy pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides.

DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

Discover	p. 6
Welcome to London	p. 8
Reasons to Love London	p. 10
Explore London	p. 14
Getting to Know London	p. 16
London Itineraries	p. 26
London Your Way	p. 32
A Year in London	p. 58
A Brief History	p. 60
Experience	p. 66
Whitehall and Westminster	p. 68
Mayfair and St James's	p. 86
Soho and Trafalgar Square	p. 104
Covent Garden and the Strand	p. 122
Holborn and the Inns of Court	p. 136
Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia	p. 150
King's Cross, Camden and Islington	p. 164
The City	p. 172
Shoreditch and Spitalfields	p. 194
Southwark and Bankside	p. 204
South Bank	p. 218
Chelsea and Battersea	p. 232
South Kensington and Knightsbridge	p. 242
Kensington, Holland Park and Notting Hill	p. 260
Regent's Park and Marylebone	p. 272
Hampstead and Highgate	p. 286
Greenwich and Canary Wharf	p. 298
Beyond the Centre	p. 310
Need to Know	p. 332
Before You Go	p. 334
Getting Around	p. 336
Practical Information	p. 340
Index	p. 342
Acknowledgments	p. 350

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