Frommer's Memorable Walks in London (3rd ed) (Paperback)

by Richard Jones (Author) "Sprawling across 600-square miles, Greater London has been building, growing, and changing continuously almost 2,000 years..." (more)
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Product Description
Walking is the best way to get to know a city intimately, and these detailed guides take you into the heart of each destination, with 10 to 12 easy-to-follow routes accompanied by detailed maps. Each walk is designed to help readers discover the sights, sounds, and street life as they explore a neighborhood in depth, from historic homes to spectacular views, from architectural masterpieces to scandal sites, from literary landmarks to trendy boutiques. The routes are all easily followed in a single morning or afternoon, and include stops for refreshment along the way.

From the Back Cover
11 Great walking tours through the most historic Neighborhoods in London

Follow Frommer's for an up-close and personal look at Europe's hottest city. Discover the ancient streets of The City, Chelsea's hippest hangouts, and the Whitechapel alleys where Jack the Ripper once lurked.

LET FROMMER'S TAKE YOU TO:

• London's most atmospheric pubs, including the notorious 17th-century "Bucket of Blood" and the Polar Bear Club, where the Rolling Stones used to rehearse
• The homes and hangouts of London's most famous—and infamous—literary figures: Dickens, Keates, Wilde, Carlyle, the Bloomsbury Group, Marx, and more
• Sir Christopher Wren's most magnificent structures, including St. Paul's Cathedral

With easy-to-use directions and maps—and the best places to take a break along the way

Great trips begin at frommers.com --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company; 3rd edition (February 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028621425
• ISBN-13: 978-0028621425
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 4.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,929,435 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take this book for a walk, July 2, 2000

By	Edward Torpy (Reston, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is not a general purpose travel guide. But, it is an excellent set of 11 walking tours in London. London is definitely a walking city, and you probably don't need this guide to take an interesting walking tour. But, it's nice to have a description and history of sites along the walk -- and the size of the book is just right for carrying in your back pocket while you're on the walk.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but..., October 10, 2007

By	Gator Traveler (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frommer's Memorable Walks in London (Paperback)

We tried two of the walks in this books. It contained multiple errors and needs to be updated. The directions are confusing. Things that are "on the left" were on the right. Historical houses were listed in the incorrect order and "take a break" stops and shops no longer existed.

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect little walking book, February 20, 2001

By	audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This book has every feature that contributes to a good walking tour book: good maps, interesting tours, information about cafes and museums along the way, lots of interesting little bits of news about the places one is seeing, and lightweight portability!

First, there is an overview map, which shows all of the eleven tours overlaid on a large (though not detailed) map of London. Then there is an individual map (with main streets identified only) for the individual tours: The City, Dickens's London, A Historic Pub Walk, Westminster & Whitehall, St. James's, The East End, Clerkenwell, Bloomsbury, Soho, Chelsea and Hampstead.

I purchased several walking books of London before my most recent visit there and found this one the most useful; I walked six of these tours and thought each was worthwhile and enjoyable.

Phone numbers and hours are listed for businesses and museums along your route. Each tour begins with a two to three page introduction and has a paragraph or two about each site listed, usually 20-30 places. The introduction also gives information about the best and worst times to try the walk, the closest tube stations to the beginning and end of the walk, and the approximate amount of time the walk requires. The book ends with general information about London, including transportation, a list of recommended reading, and a very good index.

An excellent value.