Royal London: A Guide to the Capital's Historic and Iconic Royal Sites

Struthers, Jane

ISBN 10: 1847739644 / ISBN 13: 9781847739643

Editore: New Holland, 2012

Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Codice articolo 00086250103

Riassunto:

Let author Jane Struthers take you on a visit into the world of the British royals. Divided by area and with a locator map of London at the front of the book, Royal London reveals the fascinating history and stories behind over 130 buildings, parks, gardens, statues and other objects in London that are associated with royalty, fully illustrated with specially commissioned photography. Sections include: *Westminster, including Buckingham Palace, Birdcage Walk, and Spencer House *The City, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Temple Bar, Ireland Yard *Piccadilly to Hackney, including Queen Street, National Portrait Gallery, and Trafalgar Square *Marble Arch to High Gate, including Regent's Park, Queen Square, British Library *South London, including Lambeth House, Greenwich Park, The Royal Observatory *Day Trips from London *And much more! Loaded with photographs of people and places, it celebrates the defining influence of British Kings and Queens on the cultural, social and architectural landscape of London over the last two millennia, featuring grand, world-famous sites of royal importance, such as Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, as well as lesser-known locations and monuments. Blending well-known history with little-known stories and anecdotes, Royal London offers a deeper insight into the colourful regal characters and the legacies they left behind, lending renewed interest to obvious places of royal significance and awakening interest in forgotten monuments to the monarchy. This edition in a handy new format is a timely celebration, published before the Queen's jubilee in 2012, and containing new features on William and Kate's wedding as well as profiles on each of the royals.

Informazioni sugli autori:

Jane Struthers is the author of many non-fiction books, including Britain from the Air, Royal Britain from the Air, and Britain's Coastlines from the Air (all published by Ebury Press). She is also author of the New Holland title Royal Palaces of Britain. Jane lives in Kent.

Ricky Leaver is a London-based photographer who runs the London Stills picture library, the only online picture library dedicated to the city of London.

JANE STRUTHERS is the author of many non-fiction books, including Britain from the Air, Royal Britain from the Air and Britain's Coastlines from the Air.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Royal London: A Guide to the Capital's ...
Casa editrice: New Holland
Data di pubblicazione: 2012
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Good