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The London Encyclopaedia

The London Encyclopaedia
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Getting old, and it doesn't cover some of the most obscure suburban localities, for which: see Chambers London Gazetteer!

Product Description

A revised and updated reference book, comprised of 5000 entries, organized alphabetically and cross-referenced. Everything that is important in the history and culture of London is documented, from its first settlement to the present day.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #342625 in Books
  • Published on: 1993-05-14
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 1060 pages

Editorial Reviews

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'Everything anyone could possibly want to know about London is contained within the covers of this magnificent and fascinating book.'

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`A capital book for a capital city.'

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'A superb trove of facts about the city.'

Customer Reviews

A great book for a great city5
This book is a real pleasure. It can be used for reference, or just to dip into. There are some differences between the story here and that from other sources, but I am not in a position to say who is right.

One important point is that it is big and heavy, not really what I would describe as portable, and it is structured as a reference work. What I am saying is that this book is not a tourist/visitor guide, but really an encyclopaedia.

This book has given me many hours of fun, and much knowledge. I agree with the idea of making it compulsory that every taxi should have one. If you want to learn about London, then this is for you.

A very useful and enjoyable reference book5
This is a wonderful reference book, and deserves its great success. Anyone wanting to know about a particular street or building will find the information they need here. The reviewer who says it contains many serious mistakes needs to give some examples. I have found it reliable and trustworthy, as well as enjoyable to read.

A much anticipated update does not disappoint5
as a Londoner who bought the original edition back in the 80's, my original copy is well thumbed and has brought me many hours of pleasure exploring the origins and history of a great capital city.

This much anticipated third revision does not disappoint and if anyone wants to invest in a book about London that you can keep forever and return to it again and again and gain knowledge, information and pleasure then this is the one to invest in.