The London Square
Title | The London Square PDF eBook |
Author | Todd Longstaffe-Gowan |
Publisher | Paul Mellon Centre for Studies |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9780300152012 |
"Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art."
The World in a London Square
Title | The World in a London Square PDF eBook |
Author | Janet Sacks |
Publisher | Third Millennium Information |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Dormitories |
ISBN | 9781906507466 |
The World in a London Square: A Portrait of Goodenough College is a highly illustrated and beautifully produced evocation of life and times in Mecklenburgh Square over eight decades, marking the 80th anniversary of the foundation of Goodenough College in 2011. Vivid reminiscences from every generation of residents are woven through a sparklingly entertaining narrative.It includes excerpts from a history prepared by the College's late and much-loved Librarian, Val Martin, and contributions from the remarkable and long-lived Canadian Walter Bilborough, one of the first residents of London House in 1931 and equally able to report on progress in 1997. With over 200 illustrations in colour and black and white, this is a volume to treasure. Themes and topics include:A visual tour of the College estate - The College today - The Burn - Foundation and early years - The Goodenough vision - Key people and personalities in the early years - College life before the war - The Square at War 1939-45 - Post-war revival - Key people and personalities of the post-war era - Worldwide connections - The Goodenough family - College societies and activities then and now - International Alumni Associations - The London Goodenough Association of Canada at sixty - Goodenough College in the community - Music and the arts - A year in the life of the College - The way ahead - A list of subscribersEdited by Janet Sacks
One Times Square
Title | One Times Square PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | David R. Godine Publisher |
Pages | 66 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 156792364X |
Explores the story of this intersection, from when Broadway was a mere dirt path known as Bloomingdale Road, through the district's decades of postwar decay, to its renewal as a tourist-friendly mecca.
City of London
Title | City of London PDF eBook |
Author | David Kynaston |
Publisher | Random House |
Pages | 730 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | City of London (England) |
ISBN | 0099554828 |
The 'Square Mile', London's financial powerhouse, rose to prominence with the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. David Kynaston's vibrant history brings this world to life, taking us from the railway boom of the 1830s to the 'Golden Age', when the legendary gold standard reigned supreme. Between the two World Wars the City was affected by the Wall Street Crash, pressured by politicians, trade unions and industrialists, but by the end of the twentieth century it had regained a precarious global might. Woven throughout are the stories of four individuals who shaped the City in different ways -- Nathan Rothschild, Ernest Cassel, Montagu Norman and Siegmund Warburg. But the realm of great bankers and brokers is also the workplace of young clerks throwing paper darts, typists bringing in their sandwiches, and sad racketeers watching aghast as the markets fall. Above all, we see what it was like to work in the City -- the dress codes, eating habits, work hours, pay, humour, changing architecture and language that forged the unique culture of the Square Mile. Richly entertaining, full of vivid anecdotes, this is a story of booms, busts and bankruptcies -- from the Kaffir boom to the Marconi scandal, the 'Big Bang' deregulation of 1986, and the Barings crash in 1995 -- bringing us to the brink of the modern age.
Square London
Title | Square London PDF eBook |
Author | Gary Powell |
Publisher | Troubador Publishing |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2012-06 |
Genre | London (England) |
ISBN | 9781780881768 |
Square London endeavours to investigate the history of the London square, from its oldest, Covent Garden and Bloomsbury, to its most recent, Canada and Highbury. The focus is not on architectural value or style but on the life of the square, its occupants past and present and significant events of national importance.
The World Atlas of Coffee
Title | The World Atlas of Coffee PDF eBook |
Author | James Hoffmann |
Publisher | Mitchell Beazley |
Pages | 447 |
Release | 2018-10-04 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 1784725714 |
The worldwide bestseller - 1/3 million copies sold 'With his expert guidance we travel around the globe, from Burundi to Honduras via Vietnam, sipping and spitting as we go. This is high geekery made palatable by the evident love pulsing through every sentence.' - The Guardian 'The subject of coffee has never been more, er, hot, and The World Atlas of Coffee takes a close look at its history and evolution, the international range of beans and all the best ways to enjoy coffee. Great pics too.' - Susy Atkins, The Telegraph For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed. Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - he then identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry.
People of London
Title | People of London PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | Tales from the City |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2017-04-18 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 9781910566152 |
Acclaimed portrait and documentary photographer Peter Zelewski has spent the past three years capturing the people and faces of the streets of London. His images, which have be seen in the National Portrait gallery and throughout the press, are both intimate and considered and as such are closer to art photography than snapshots. The images are accompanied by arresting quotes that reveal the inner lives of the strangers that make this the world's most colourful city.