The Amateur Historian's Guide to Medieval and Tudor London (Capital Travels) [Paperback]

Sarah Valente Kettler (Author), Carole Trimble (Author)

Book Description

Series: Capital Travels | Publication Date: February 1, 2001

"Medieval and Tudor London" is a thoroughly enjoyable travel guide aimed at the vast number of travelers who like to trace history as they explore the British Isles. Chapters cover the people, places and artifacts that are central to medieval London’s history (1066 to 1600) and that can be visited by amateur historian travelers today. Each entry includes details such as open hours, telephone numbers, address, and nearest Tube station, along with historical comment and description, suggestions for other sites to visit while in the neighborhood. Entries are cross-referenced with a “people” index and sidebars testing historical knowledge.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

If you are interested in Medieval and Tudor London, this exhaustive compendium of information is for you. Covering the years 1066 through 1600, the guide lists accessible historical locations in the city where the remnants of those times can still be seen. There is useful information about hours and prices, contact numbers, the nearest tube station, etc. There are also brief descriptions of other museums in London. Entries are cross-referenced with a "people" index and sidebars testing historical knowledge. Kettler and Trimble are avid amateur medieval historians and travelers. When not traveling, Kettler is founder and president of an advertising and marketing agency, as well as an officer of the Board of Trustees of the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC. Trimble is a public affairs specialist and founder of a consulting fund dedicated to helping Native Americans. Their highly informative book is well suited to academic libraries with a strong history department and of interest to public libraries with a well-traveled population. Sandy Knowles, Henderson Cty. P.L., NC
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Sarah Valente Kettler is founder and president of an award-winning advertising and marketing agency, as well as an officer of the Board of Trustees of the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Carole Trimble is the founder and president of Communications Management Strategies, a Washington-based public relations/public affairs consulting firm.

Product Details

• Paperback: 309 pages
• Publisher: Capital Books; 1st edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892123320
• ISBN-13: 978-1892123329
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,076,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A different look at London, April 10, 2001

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This review is from: The Amateur Historian's Guide to Medieval and Tudor London (Capital Travels) (Paperback)

Anyone who has ever been to London knows all the basics--The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace--but this book takes you off the beaten path to some of the lesser known but still exciting places to vivist in London. The quirky stories behind the places are great, and I really appreciated all of the useful information, like hours of operation and admission costs. I can't wait for my next trip to London so I can use this fantastic guide some more!

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5.0 out of 5 stars mapping the way, January 18, 2005

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This review is from: The Amateur Historian's Guide to Medieval and Tudor London (Capital Travels) (Paperback)

Travellers on the trail of history in London know how frustrating it can be to locate Tudor and medieval places still in existence in that busy, crowded, vibrant, thoroughly modern city. Last year we spent a week with this guide in hand, feeling a bit Sherlockian in our quest. Even with the detailed directions provided by the authors, finding most of these hidden, nearly forgotten sites was a challenge. But with persistence and patience, our efforts were rewarded. What fun! Couldn't have done it without this guide. But if you aren't particularly interested in the places, the era, and the difficult pursuit, better not bother.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An traveler's book of British history and then some...., March 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Amateur Historian's Guide to Medieval and Tudor London (Capital Travels) (Paperback)

While planning an upcoming trip to London, I stumbled across this new title and have been delighted with its very refreshing approach to British history and travel. I don't necessarily consider myself a history buff, but this book's anecdotal approach to the(sometimes quirky) history behind some well known and lesser known tourist sites is quite interesting. For me, this title has also served as a jumping off point to more scholarly tomes related to my trip. This would be good for the armchair traveler as well.