The London pocket bible - Teresa Paddington

The
London Pocket Bible offers entertaining advice for the visiting
tourist or life-long Londoner, as well as:
- Essential travel tips for the first time visitor; from not getting caught in
the rush hour to understanding London's famous tube map
- Being easy-to-use and small enough to take on the move as you
travel around London
- A handy reference guide; dip into
as you visit sites such as the London Eye or Big Ben

- A
guide to fun days out with friends or the whole family, from the British
Museum to a trip to Buckingham Palace to catch a glimpse of the
Royals

This guide is more detailed than a guide book, fun
facts about London's hidden character and historic architecture; A simple layout which acts as a reference book for long stays or
as a quick guide for shorter visits. Interesting trivia
about the capital and a glossary to make sure you're never baffled
by the London jargon.

With a unique mix of practical tip,
trivia and entertainment The London Pocket Bible is a
gift-book that is more than just a travel guide, it's a fascinating insight,
including:
Tantalising trivia about its many famous
locations, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge, and icons from black cabs to
beefeaters; Exciting and historical trips; explore
London, from the quirky to the famous as well as the traditional side to the
city; London's artistic and literary roots, from
Shakespeare's Globe to Banksy's modern graffiti
art; Facts and trivia about the macabre side of London
including haunted London landmarks, folklore, and notorious criminals
including Jack the Ripper; The London quiz, test your
talents and prove yourself a worthy Londoner.


Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a
unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will
enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for
everyone...Other titles in the series: The Dad's Pocket
Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible, The Traveller's Pocket Bible, The Allotment
Pocket Bible and The Camping Pocket Bible.