London (England) -- History

This dictionary covers over 1700 names of streets, places, and areas of Greater London. It explains the linguistic and historical origins of these place-names and their significance, from Celtic and Roman times to the present day.

This large format picture book about London, with Peter Ackroyd's inimitable text (taken from London: a biography), is divided into four parts. New pictures and captions are included throughout.

Jewish history in London began with the arrival of a group of Jews with William the Conqueror. The story comes right up to the present day. Gerry Black's lively account offers a sharp insight into the contribution made by modern Jews to the culture and economy of London.

This collection of images from medieval times to the present includes paintings, sketches, prints and photographs, and is accompanied by authoritative explanatory accounts of the places, people and subjects illustrated. It reflects both the diversity and the changes in London and underlines the s...

'London Clay' explores the hidden layers that make up this city. Armed with just his tattered Streetfinder map, Chivers leads his reader down forgotten waterways into abandoned catacombs and buried stations, exploring the nooks and crannies of a forgotten city. His network of journeys combine tog...

'London Murders' explores the darker side of London's history, pinpointing the exact locations of the bloodiest, most intriguing and sinister murders. It describes in detail the events, the characters involved and the eventual fates of the perpetrators, which include playwrights and politicians, ...

Much of Peter Ackroyd's work has been concerned with the life and past of London but here, as a culmination, is his definitive account of the city. Previous titles by the author include T.S. Eliot, Dickens, Dan Lemo and The Limehouse Golem and Blake. Originally published: London: Chatto & Windus,...

The history of London is a history of immigration. Two millennia ago, Roman invaders founded the city. Since then, it has developed into a global financial capital and multicultural hub in which over three hundred languages are spoken. Panikos Panayi here explores the rich and vibrant history of ...

It is the largest building project in Europe today, buried deep beneath the metropolis of London. The great scheme for Crossrail, offering high-speed links across the capital, has been a dream on planners' desks for decades, but is fast becoming a reality, as the tunnelling and earth-shifting mac...

It is the largest building project in Europe today, buried deep beneath the metropolis of London. The great scheme for Crossrail, offering high-speed links across the capital, has been a dream on planners' desks for decades, but is fast becoming a reality, as the tunnelling and earth-shifting mac...