This book is a wonderful way to explore this sometimes secretive city, great for eitherhardened Londoners or first time visitors.

A favourite with connoisseurs of real ale, you may find yourself in that pub you've walked past 100 times and always meant to try and discover your new favourite watering hole. Apt because in the Introduction I use the image of a lamp lighter: “London Walks guides are, after a fashion, latter-day gas-lamp lighters. He was very entertaining, enthusiastic, interesting, knowledgeable, informative and full of fascinating facts and information. If you are drawn to English that doesn't just sing, but sings the blues and does scat and rocks the joint, try Sinclair.This practical travel guide to Walks in and Around London features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures.

In any case, isn’t Rome the city of Seven Hills, and San Francisco the location for the plunging downhill car chase in Bullitt? With stories and advice drawn from the expertise and knowledge of the famous London Walks Company and its small army of guides, this book is perfect for tourists who want to experience English life beyond Trafalgar Square, as well as for Londoners keen to step off the Circle Line and discover the secrets just beyond their own doorstep.Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z London Hidden Walks is the perfect way to explore London in a new light. Walks range from 6 to 21km (4–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–6 hours, perfect for either a short stroll or a full day out. Commemorative wall plaques, that you might just catch a brief glimpse of through a bus window, can be your introductions to forgotten residents whose stories will intrigue and engross in equal measure. Unlike these books which are one long walk broken up into sections that can be done a piece at a time, Hidden Rivers is intended to be walked from the source of each river (in most cases) ending up at the Thames — although they can be done in reverse. Narrow alleyways, that a coach or a bus would simply speed past, can become doorways of discovery through which you can uncover hidden gems of bygone London.

He will, therefore, go out of his way to ensure that you get to see things that you might easily pass by without noticing them; whilst, at the same time, enlightening you as to why you should notice them, as he regales you with their stories and histories. I recently had the pleasure of going on London Walk’s walk titled “Hidden London with Adam”, and I had a wonderful time thanks to the tour leader, Adam. Conducted at a gentle pace, and with plenty of stops for you to take in your surroundings, they make an ideal way to get to grips with the vivid history, diversity of cultures, and the modern verve that are the lifeblood of this fantastic city. It's actually just about small enough for you to carry it with you on your walk, rather than just planning with it. A daily parody of the diary of Samuel Pepys written by Richard Jones and featuring the people and personalities of London in the years of our Lord 2020 - 2022.

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide covering Walks in and Around London features fascinating insights into London with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.