London: A City in Pictures - Softcover

Ammonite Press

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906672849 ISBN 13: 9781906672843

Publisher: Ammonite Pr, 2011

Synopsis

One of the world's great cities, England's capital has long been an icon not only for the seven million inhabitants who live and work there, but also for the many visitors who flock to the metropolis from nationwide and abroad. With the majestic River Thames flowing through its heart, London is home to the Royal Family, hub of finance, seat of government, a center for the arts, and host to several international sporting events. This book forms a tour of the city's historic streets of medieval and classical architecture, sumptuous palaces, and distinctive bridges. It captures the rich characters of Soho and Chinatown, London's quaint squares and verdant parks, the vibrant West End, world-class restaurants, the ubiquitous London pub, fine museums and art galleries, and the stadia that host sporting spectacles from greyhound racing, cricket, and speedway, to football and lawn tennis. This comprehensive tourist memento is a visual guide to the city's pomp and pageantry, celebrations, carnivals, and glittering night life.

About this title

About the Author:

Established in the late 19th Century, the PA has been capturing editorial photography for 140 years. Along the way, PA Photos has incorporated other great British photo libraries, such as Barratts and Sport & General, resulting in an extraordinary archive of over 15 million images recording British life over more than a century.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ammonite Pr
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1906672849
• ISBN 13: 9781906672843
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 511