Walking London, Updated Edition: Thirty Original Walks In and Around London

by Andrew Duncan

Overview

Walking London is the essential companion for any urban explorer—visitor or native—committed to discovering the true heart of one of the world's greatest capital cities. In 30 original walks, distinguished historian Andrew Duncan reveals miles of London's endlessly surprising landscape. From wild heathland to formal gardens, cobbled mews to elegant squares and arcades, bustling markets to tranquil villages—Duncan reveals the pick of the famous sights, but also steers walkers off the tourist track and into the city's hidden corners. Handsomely illustrated with specially commissioned color photographs and complete route maps, the book provides full details of addresses, opening times and the best bars and restaurants to visit en route.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781504800181
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	04/26/2016
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Andrew Duncan is a celebrated historian and expert on London. He has walked and guided popular tours in the capital for many years, always combining a love of places with a professional interest in their history. Andrew received his training as a historian at Oxford, and graduated with a doctorate in history. He is the author of several best-selling London guide books.

Table of Contents

Preface 4

Introduction 5

Historical Background 8

Categories of Walks 12

Walks in Order of Length 15

Key to Maps 15

Map of London 16

Notting Hill 18

Kensington 25

Chelsea 32

Boyswater to Belgravia 39

Central Parks 47

Regent's Canal 53

Regent's Park 61

Marylebone 67

Mayfair 73

Westminster and St James's 80

Bloomsbury 87

Sono to Trafalgar Square 93

Covent Garden 100

Lambeth and the South Bank 107

Inns of Court 114

Islington 121

Clerkenwell 128

Fleet Street and St Paul's (The City West) 135

Bankside and Southwark 142

The City (East) 150

Wapping to Limehouse 157

Windsor and Eton 164

Hampton Court 171

Syon Park to Strawberry Hill 178

Richmond 185

Kew to Hammersmith 192

Barnes to Fulham 199

Dulwich 205

Highgate to Hampstead 211

Greenwich 219

Attraction Contact Information 226

Index 234