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Diverse London: 20 Walks Exploring London's Wonderfully Varied Communities

Autor David Fathers
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 13 apr 2022
Discover the communities that have made London the amazing place it is to live in and visit, with this fascinating walking guide to the history, culture, religion and cuisine of immigrant London. Brimming with beautiful maps and illustrations, this handy, pocket-sized guide is the perfect companion for all those wishing to explore London's many vibrant and varied neighbourhoods.In this captivating and insightful walking guide to London's rich and vibrant communities, route maps delightfully wind their way through the book, and each page is bursting with facts, stories and insights. Explore the Jewish centres of Whitechapel and Spitalfields, discover the Chinese areas of Limehouse and Soho, roam the West Indian communities of Brixton and Notting Hill; and meander around the sites and locations of many early South Asian restaurants of the West End, plus so much more. Diverse London will interest both those who live in London and those visiting, and anyone looking for a walking guide that's a little bit different.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781844865567
ISBN-10: 1844865568
Pagini: 112
Ilustrații: Full-colour illustrations and maps throughout
Dimensiuni: 171 x 147 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.23 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Conway
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

The whole book is designed and illustrated from scratch, spread by spread - thoughtful and incredibly detailed, every page has something to surprise and interest

Notă biografică

David Fathers is the creator of beautifully illustrated London walking guide books. These include The Regent's Canal, The London Thames Path, The Hidden Rivers of London and Bloody London. An avid walker and artist, he is constantly looking for new ways to map London and to encourage others to see parts of the metropolis from different perspectives. He lives in north London.

Cuprins

IntroductionUsing this book1: Huguenot LondonIntroductionSpitalfields & the CitySoho & Westminister2: Jewish LondonIntroductionThe CitySpitalfieldsWhitechapelEast EndWest End3: Chinese LondonIntroductionLimehouseWest End4: Black LondonIntroductionWest EndNotting HillWestminsterBrixton5: Irish LondonIntroductionEast EndEuston & Camden Town6: South Asian LondonIntroductionBrick LaneWest EndBloomsbury & ClerkenwellWestminsterSouthallAcknowledgementsSelected BibliographyGlossary Index