London's Lost Rivers
Title | London's Lost Rivers PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Talling |
Publisher | Random House |
Pages | 196 |
Release | 2020-04-02 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1409023850 |
Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London's Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it's essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past... 'An amazing book' -- BBC Radio London 'Talling's highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we've yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London -- Londonist 'A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital's forgotten brooks, waterways, canals and ditches ... it's a terrific book' - Walk 'Pocket-sized, beautifully designed, illustrated and informative - in short a joy to read, handle and use' -- ***** Reader review 'Delightful, informative and beautifully produced' -- ***** Reader review 'A small gem. A really great book. I can't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Fascinating from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************ From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead's ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through 'Knight's Bridge' and the Tyburn's curve along Marylebone Lane, London's Lost Rivers unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of the capital. Paul Talling investigates how these rivers shaped the city - forming borough boundaries and transport networks, fashionable spas and stagnant slums - and how they all eventually gave way to railways, roads and sewers. Armed with his camera, he traces their routes and reveals their often overlooked remains: riverside pubs on the Old Kent Road, healing wells in King's Cross, 'stink pipes' in Hammersmith and gurgling gutters on streets across the city. Packed with maps and over 100 colour photographs, London's Lost Rivers uncovers the watery history of the city's most famous sights, bringing to life the very different London that lies beneath our feet.
The Official Railway Guide
Title | The Official Railway Guide PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1558 |
Release | 1904 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN |
Parliamentary Papers
Title | Parliamentary Papers PDF eBook |
Author | Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1026 |
Release | 1914 |
Genre | Bills, Legislative |
ISBN |
The English River
Title | The English River PDF eBook |
Author | Virginia Astley |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Thames River (England) |
ISBN | 9781780371955 |
Virginia Astley has been a much admired songwriter and musician since the 1980s, known for her engaging lyrics as well as for her melodious style. 'The English River' is her first book-length poetry collection, showing many new sides to this multi-talented artist: as poet, nature writer, storyteller and photographer.
British and Foreign State Papers
Title | British and Foreign State Papers PDF eBook |
Author | Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office |
Publisher | |
Pages | 830 |
Release | 1832 |
Genre | Great Britain |
ISBN |
Water Gypsies
Title | Water Gypsies PDF eBook |
Author | Julian Dutton |
Publisher | The History Press |
Pages | 222 |
Release | 2021-04-30 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0750997583 |
For centuries, living afloat on Britain's waterways has been a rich part of the fabric of our social history, from the fisherfolk of ancient Britain to the bohemian houseboat dwellers of the 1950s and beyond. Whether they have chosen to leave the land behind and take to the water or been driven there by necessity, the history of the houseboat is a unique and fascinating seam of British history. In Water Gypsies, Julian Dutton – who was born and grew up on a houseboat – traces the evolution of boat-dwelling, from an industrial phenomenon in the heyday of the canals to the rise of life afloat as an alternative lifestyle in postwar Britain. Drawing on personal accounts and with a beautiful collection of illustrations, Water Gypsies is both a vivid narrative of a unique way of life and a valuable addition to social history.
The Development of Transportation in Modern England
Title | The Development of Transportation in Modern England PDF eBook |
Author | William T. Jackman |
Publisher | |
Pages | 490 |
Release | 1916 |
Genre | Inland navigation |
ISBN |