Women's London

Discover the feminine side of one of the world's most visited cities. Women's London is the only travel guidebook that focuses on London's sights, heritage, and culture from a woman's perspective. London provides the perfect opportunity to discover not only the stories of famous women who have left their mark on the city and society, but also the hidden stories of ordinary women whose work and lives have shaped the "Big Smoke." These stories include suffragettes, politicians and activists, literary ladies, wealthy philanthropists, contemporary artists, social reformers, and nursing pioneers--discover them all in this book. The authors, experienced London women's history tour guides, offer original walking tours that will take you to historic areas where important London women lived. Illustrated with new full-color photography and specially commissioned maps, Women's London includes insights on lodging, transportation, pubs, restaurants, museums, nightlife, and more, geared to the unique needs of the female traveler.