In 22 meticulously planned walks, Walking Village London uncovers London's prettiest and most historic villages - from bustling Kensington and Rotherhithe in the city centre to hilltop Monken Hadley in the north and unspoilt Carshalton in the south.Celebrated historian Andrew Duncan is the reader's personal guide, providing fascinating historical and anecdotal information on the villages and the colourful characters who have populated and shaped them through the centuries.Full-colour photographs capture each village's refreshing rural charms, while clear, easy-to-follow route maps pinpoint places of interest and the best restaurants and cafes to be found en route. This intriguing guide will be enjoyed by tourists seeking to veer off the beaten track, London residents, history enthusiasts and walkers.
- ISBN10 1859742718
- ISBN13 9781859742716
- Publish Date 1 October 1999 (first published 1 April 1997)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 28 April 2006
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint New Holland Publishers Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 160
- Language English