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Chambers London Gazetteer
Over 1,300 entries (from Westminster to Woodridings - even the locals haven't heard of it) cover the breadth of this multifaceted capital city. Packed with historical detail and quirky facts and anecdote, this publication gives a fascinating panorama of London. Ideal for browsing and the perfect companion for exploring the city.
Chambers London Gazetteer:
- Explores the hidden side of London, from city centre to outlying suburb.
- Gives information on the origin of place names, famous former residents, local landmarks.
- Is illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs.
- Suggests further reading and useful websites.
Photographic acknowledgements:
Chris Christodoulou: St Lukes; Hare and Humphreys: Bloomsbury, Brompton, Covent Garden, Stand (King's College chapel); Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: Fulham Road, Holland Park, North Kensington, Sloane Square; London Borough of Haringey: Wood Green; London Borough of Harrow Communications Unit (photographer: Dermot Carlin): Harrow, Headstone Manor, Stanmore; London Borough of Merton: Wimbledon Park; London Borough of Sutton Heritage Service: Carshalton Beeches; Visit London: Columbia Road, Southwark, Strand (Royal Courts of Justice), Tower. Other photographs by the author.
For further information and to order a print copy please contact:
Chambers Publishers Ltd
Hodder Education
338 Euston Road
London
NW1 3BH
Telephone: 01235 400580
Fax: 01235 400454
Email: educationenquiries@hodder.co.uk
Website: www.chambers.co.uk
Chambers
Chambers is one of the world's most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative language and reference titles includes the renowned Brewer's list of endlessly browsable dictionaries of phrase and fable, and covers English-language dictionaries and thesauruses for every level of user from school to crossword fan, from English learner to student of slang. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.
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