The Royals, the theatre, the sightseeing, and the shopping are just a few of the highlights in DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: London. Featuring more than 1200 color photographs and sixteen district chapters, the city is made easily accessible with street-by-street maps and striking 3-D aerial overviews. Along the way, explore such sights as Westminster Abbey, covered in a four-page feature with a structural cutaway, historical timeline, floor plans, photos of its architectural highpoints and artifacts, and a guided tour. For art devotees, visit the Tate Gallery, shown here in floor plans, photos of major works, and summaries of the many remarkable collections. Buckingham Palace is vividly depicted in an illustrated aerial view surrounded by photos its key rooms, daily rituals and its royal inhabitants. The magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral is thrillingly captured in a four-page feature with cutaways of the church and another of its splendid dome, photos of its architectural points, and a guided tour throughout the cathedral. Other overviews spotlight the Victoria and Albert Museum, the British Museum, and the Tower of London. This exceptional travel reference includes five guided walks, including one that takes you through Mayfair and Knightsbridge, showcasing the area's elegant Georgian residences. From early Roman occupation through the Restoration, from Victorian rule to two World Wars and contemporary trends, an enthralling chapter offers an enlightening overview of the history of this monumental city, complete with historical timelines of the periods and monarchs. The city's shopping, nightlife, performing arts, British cookery, pubs, and their spirited beverages are spotlighted in various articles and features. With so much to see and do in London, there's not fathoming it all without the help of this knowledgeable and entertaining handbook.
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Like all of DK's books, this reference is overwhelming when you first crack open the pages. There's so much information, you almost don't know where to start. Lucky for tourists, London's editors kept a steady eye on usability when they organized the book. It begins with a short history (mostly conveyed in images) and then moves to an extensive section on the sights and sounds of the city by the Thames. The aim is to give you a "portrait" of each area before divulging the details, of which there is no lack. If you're worried about the practicalities of the trip, fear not: London is on your side. A section on travelers' needs and a handy survival guide--including instructions, complete with photographic aides, on how to use different types of public telephones--should eliminate any apprehension about exploring this wondrous city. Perhaps the most useful feature for those on the go who want portable information, and for those who hate to haul out maps in public ("Hey! I'm a tourist!"), is the "Street Finder," a comprehensive index of street names and 24 pages of corresponding maps. Small enough to fit in your backpack, London is the guide to grab before hopping on the Underground. --Heidi Robinson
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