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London A to Z
John Metcalf
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Description for London A to Z
Paperback. First published in 1953, the year that saw thousands descend on London to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, this is a lexicon of the city's curiosities, from the Achilles statue in Hyde Park 'erected by the women of England to honour (if not to resemble) the Duke of Wellington', to zebra crossings (relative newcomers to London in 1953). Num Pages: 152 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WTRS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 111 x 179 x 19. Weight in Grams: 124.
First published in 1953, the year that saw thousands descend on London to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, London A to Z is a lexicon of the city's curiosities, from the Achilles statue in Hyde Park 'erected by the women of England to honour (if not to resemble) the Duke of Wellington', via greyhound racing, lost property offices and umbrellas, to zebra crossings (relative newcomers to London in 1953). Adorned throughout with Edward Bawden's beautiful and distinctive illustrations, this charmingly idiosyncratic guide brings to life with a dry humour the London and Londoners of the day. ... Read more
First published in 1953, the year that saw thousands descend on London to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, London A to Z is a lexicon of the city's curiosities, from the Achilles statue in Hyde Park 'erected by the women of England to honour (if not to resemble) the Duke of Wellington', via greyhound racing, lost property offices and umbrellas, to zebra crossings (relative newcomers to London in 1953). Adorned throughout with Edward Bawden's beautiful and distinctive illustrations, this charmingly idiosyncratic guide brings to life with a dry humour the London and Londoners of the day. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500292471
SKU
9780500292471
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About John Metcalf
John Metcalf wrote this version of London A-Z in 1953 on the occasion of the Coronation of Elizabeth II.
Reviews for London A to Z
'Good advice, all of it ' - Times Literary Supplement 'Shows just how much the city has changed ' - Easyjet Traveller Magazine 'Idiosyncratic and delightful guide that reminds us that, beneath today s hectic sprawl, the spirit of London lives on ' - Country & Town House 'Essential reading for every metropolitan explorer ' - Art Book Review 'Off-beat ... Read more