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London - one of the world's most exciting cities. Teeming with
life, bursting with history, it houses over 8 million people, and
has thousands of stories to tell. 365 Reasons to be Proud to be a
Londoner is a quirky, fun exploration of the people and events that
make London so special, with an entry for every day of the year.
From the building of London's frankly awe-inspiring sewer system to
the founding of the iconic Abbey Road recording studios, from the
diary of Samuel Pepys to the invention of the World Wide Web, this
fascinating book provides 365 compelling reasons why every Londoner
should be proud of their wonderful city. Maybe it's because you're
a Londoner...that you'll love this book! Word count: 30,000 Related
titles: 365 Reasons to be Cheerful (9781906032968) 365 Reasons to
be Proud to be British (9781907554391) 365 Reasons to be Proud to
be English (9781909396715) 365 Reasons to be Proud to be Irish
(9781909396401) 365 Reasons to be Proud to be Scottish
(9781907554872) 365 Reasons to Look on the Bright Side
(9781907554681)
Ghost towns, empty streets, crumbling ruins and lost empires this
book reveals these and other deserted places. Many places featured
were once populated and now sit unoccupied, modern day ruins,
sitting in decay. Stories, facts and photographs of 60 beautiful
and eerie abandoned places from throughout the world. Time has
stopped and nature is taking resident in these places mainly due to
natural disasters, war or economic reasons. Places include:
Severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags Jazzland has been
abandoned since. Several of the rides still stand, a testimony to
the resilience of New Orleans. Shicheng in China has been under
water for 53 years since the Xin'an River Hydro Plant flooded the
area. The city was founded 1,300 years ago. Chernobyl was totally
abandoned after the nearby nuclear disaster in 1986. Due to
radiation, it has been left untouched ever since the incident and
will be for many thousands of years into the future. Nature now
rules the city in what resembles an apocalyptic movie. Poveglia is
an island in the Venetian Lagoon which under the rule of Napoleon
Bonaparte became a dumping ground for plague victims and later an
asylum for the mentally ill. Plymouth was the capital of the island
of Montserrat. The town was overwhelmed by volcanic eruptions
starting in 1995 and was abandoned. St Kilda a remote Scottish
Island may have been permanently inhabited for at least two
millennia, the population probably never exceeding 180. The entire
population was evacuated in 1930.
This inspirational new guidebook is the must-have accessory for new
parents that want to get outdoors with their little ones. The 50
buggy-friendly walks range from an easy mile's amble around a
stunning lake to a five-mile countryside tour of Northumberland's
rugged, castle-spattered land. All are easy, with no stiles or
other obstacles - but all are spectacular walks in their own right.
The routes are brought to life with beautiful photography,
practical and inspiring design and imaginative writing with
suggestions for picnic spots, play spots and points of interest
along the way. Cool facts and anecdotes about the area are included
in the info panel along with a quick-ref guide to each walk (how
far; how easy; how long (walking time); plus 'rest & refresh'
info). A route map, detailed directions plus info on how to get to
each start point are included, as are further-info websites and
which OS map to use. Highlights include a trip to Yorkshire's
breathtaking Aysgarth Falls, coastal strolls taking in Sussex's
iconic Seven Sisters, easy breezes over spectacular Lake District
scenery and walks around crumbling abbey ruins in Yorkshire.
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