LONDON BABY STATIONS

where lines align

LANDE JEWELS

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LANDE Jewels
14 May 2024

Transport industries; Railway technology, engineering & trades; Trains & railways: general interest; Travel & holiday guides

Series: LONDON BABY

Did you know that excavation of Elizabeth Line unearthed a Black Death pit and remains of long extinct wildlife? Or that the underground has an array of disused stations and hidden passages? Or how the Victorian railway rivalry shaped the transport network we use today?

In a one of a kind guide to secrets of London famous stations written in original elegantly illustrated verse, one finds these any more answers!

The book is unique and unprecedented-filled with history, facts, insights and observations eloquently and neatly composed. It opens the eyes of locals, visitors, guides on what could have otherwise gone unnoticed.

It covers Underground Lines (Bakerloo, Central, Circle, District, Elizabeth, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Waterloo & City, Victoria), Light Rail (Tramlink, DLR), Overground and long abandoned Kingsway Tramway, Mail Rail, Necropolis; as well as famous termini and stations (Baker Street, Bank, Blackfriars, Camden Town, Canary Wharf, Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Earl's Court, Embankment, Euston, Fenchurch Street, Hampstead, Holborn, Holland Park, King's Cross, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Oxford Circus, Paddington, Piccadilly Circus, Sloane Square, St Pancras International, Victoria, Waterloo, Westminster.

It fits neatly in the hand and makes a wonderful pocket size companion and gift to anyone interested in the Big Smoke-visitors, tourists, guides, city fans, culture and geography explorers, city trippers and family adventurers across all age groups. It is a must have for anyone wanting to impress their family and loved ones on what otherwise would have been a routine commute.

The book feels sincere and personal. It celebrates London's rich history and architecture, arts and culture. The tasteful imagery and rich vocabulary instills a sense of wonder and excitement, and adds a fresh perspective on UK capital's iconic streets.

Written to be enjoyed in myriad ways - read aloud or in quiet solitude, poem at a time or all in one go it gives the reader a vast foundation to study, build upon and explore the metropolis further. It will be read many times over, each time as if it was the first.

The pilgrimage to London through its pages is an enchanting and memorable journey in itself.

Following London Baby Seaside, London Baby Rides, London Baby Christmas, London Baby Sights, London Baby Markets, London Baby Birthday, London Baby Money, London Baby Streets, London Baby Stations book is the 11th book in the London Baby Series.

By: LANDE JEWELS
Imprint: LANDE Jewels
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 11
Dimensions: Height: 127mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 224g
ISBN: 9781739211585
ISBN 10: 1739211588
Series: LONDON BABY
Pages: 106
Publication Date: 14 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for LONDON BABY STATIONS : where lines align

***** reviewed by Cindy Topps, Goodreads On this LONDON BABY adventure, we trace the city`s above and below ground transit lines (the world-renowned ""tube""), in use and some not, anymore, and the stations which serve, or served, them. Often in startling juxtaposition of old and new, quirky, resolute Londoners and tourists alike, share in a fascination for the life`s blood of the city, so necessary to unburden the masses of daily traffic coming through The Old Smoke. Each line and station is one-of-a-kind, featuring rides either mundane, or thrilling, all captured in LANDE Jewels` inimitable style, which honors a long and illustrious history of both buildings and service, going back to Victoria`s reign. An endearing mention in the book is made, one that I remember reading about on Facebook, where at Embankment Station, the deceased stationmaster`s announcement to ""Mind the Gap"" was reinstated after renovation of the station, allowing his widow to still enjoy and remember her beloved`s voice daily, even after death. That`s something only the British can do well, and my hat goes off to them. Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving a review voluntarily.