It's well written, entertaining and enjoyable
I have been interested in learning more about the Capital and this book allowed just that and more. Should you find yourself in need of some facts and you like everything about London this is the right literature I can confirm.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback. I downloaded this book onto a large screen ebook reader so I could see all the details. There are a lot of travel related books for London, this is true. I've reviewed several new ones even just this year! However, I have a specific love for the Thames (Peter Ackryod's book on the Thames is a great historical companion to travel). This book also provides some modern updated information for travelling in the area. It has a lot of great suggestions, even some that I didn't know about despite being well versed in the options in those areas of London. I love the detailed graphics. This is a great book if you're looking for something to plan a trip or just learn about it generally.

My early years were spent living in a town situated on the River Thames. My mother and I would walk home from the shops via the riverbank. My family would take walks along the river at weekends. I knew of a couple of historic locations close to my house, but there’s much about the river I didn’t know either then or until I’d read this guide. (My community is outside the area featured.)

The London Thames Path is divided into two sections: the first covers the northern side of the river from west to east, and the second takes you along the southern side in the same direction. Each two page spread details a segment of riverbank often no more than a kilometer in length, and readers should be able to identify where they are thanks to the illustrated map of each portion. Points of interest are numbered appropriately, although some aren’t obvious to spot in situ while others no longer exist. These are varied, but all are of historical and/or cultural value. Walks can take you past ancient buildings, the sites of long-gone pleasure gardens, blue plaques, and bridges. Want to know what’s on the other side of the river from where you stand? Each spread includes a page reference to its opposing location. There are also special features regarding Westminster Abbey, an engineer who created a sewage system which helped clean up the river, and the times when the Thames would freeze over. Each page is highly illustrated instead of containing photographs.

This is not a guide that will tell you where the best place is to stay, shop, or eat while you’re on your walk. Nor does it give precise directions to each location featured. I couldn’t do any of the walks while reading this guide, but I was able to follow along using a map on a Smartphone. I’m looking forward to getting a paper copy, however, and utilizing it the next time I’m in London.

Disclaimer: Although I received an electronic copy of this book from the publisher, the opinions above are my own.

A brilliant wee book about the Thames Path. I learnt a lot and can’t wait to explore this city more (I just moved a couple of months ago - right by the Thames!). A unique experience to explore the outdoors.

A quite unique book; celebrating the history of London along the river Thames.

A simple guide to walking ‘beside’ the river from Fulham / Putney Bridge to the Thames Barrier. Strolling along both the north and south shorelines in small manageable section.

The river initially came alive for me reading Mudlarking: Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem.

London Thames Path is a book that fills in all the gaps getting down and dirty (wet) on the foreshore with a sure footed and dry perspective of the river. It’s original use since Roman times, through an iced over river and polluted sewage system, luftwaffe bombing and the decline on the docks.

The interaction between monarchy, government, clergy and entrepreneur. Investment and speculation that has tried to stay one step ahead of the river’s potential and the growth of the city.

There is so much history in these pages supported by a thorough index and an expansive bibliography.
But, aside from this entertainment and historical injection of knowledge, this book is a guidebook; 2nd edition, so added to and refined over time. It made me want to walk these roads, look up to the buildings and cross the bridges one foot at a time. I love walking and to find a purpose within a favourite city to explore more widely, relaxed and more open to learn.

I have crossed the river; visited places like Greenwich and the London Eye and taking boats up and down the Thames.

This book cries out to be used and our capital is a place of discovery.
This book is joy to read but needs to be in your hand as you sit beside the river and drink at an old inn or pub.

This is a fantastic travel guide and useful companion! I’ve been to many of the places listed in the book, having lived in various places along the Thames Path, but I’m looking forward to revisiting them with fresh eyes and a whole new perspective. Such an interesting and insightful book, highly recommended for people who are visiting the Thames Path for the first time and those of us who didn’t think there could be anything more to learn!
With thanks to Goodreads and the publisher for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This is Such A super series of insights into the Thames Path in London, and some of the many features of interest along it's route. Looking forward to visiting some of the places written about. Well written, useful maps and good content.
Thank You to Net Gallery for this Book.

Princess Fuzzypants here: For lovers of London and the Thames, this is an excellent book that takes you on a leisurely stroll up one bank and down the other. If you had the time, you could plot to wander in separate adventures or simply try to do it all at one time. It does hit the highlights of what you will see along the route, including the historical highlights and the fascinating bits and pieces. But if you did it that way, you would miss out on all the great places to stop and linger and just enjoy.

I think this would be a good book for someone who either lives in or near London or the frequent visitor as it might be overwhelming for a first time visitor who probably has a laundry lists of things they want to do and places they want to visit. It has easy to follow maps and lots of interesting photos. It might even make a very nice gift for the London-phile.

Five purrs and two paws up.

A very useful and informative book that made me wish i could start following the Thames Path. It's easy to follow and well done.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Thanks to NetGalley for the advance review copy.

I wish I had had this book when I was preparing to walk the Thames Path! It's an excellent guide to what the walker can expect from just outside London to just beyond Greenwich, with interesting factoids and historical perspectives. The map pages are well-designed, with illustrations and small elements to text (so easy to read).

An excellent, inspiring travel guide! This exploration of the Thames Path goes from just outside the western edge of London to just a bit past Greenwich. Sections are broken into manageable chunks (roughly a kilometer or two apiece, mostly) and points of interest are highlighted along the route (the guide first follows the northern bank, then doubles back to run the southern bank). This is well-illustrated and very readable, with the text broken up into bite-size bits instead of massive walls of words. There are also interesting articles on topics of general interest about the Thames (civil engineering, dockworks, etc.) in between the guides.

This kicked up my wanderlust something fierce and I can't wait to use this to plan lots of adventures during my next trip to London. This would be a great buy for travel buffs, urban hikers, and anyone fascinated by city planning.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

An interesting little book looking at London and the areas around the Thames, would be a very good guide book of sorts for tourists into London or maybe a walking group - lacks a bit of depth but is perfect as a little pick me up!

I spent four months studying abroad in London and while there I took a class called "London Walks" where we literally just had to walk different neighborhoods in London and visit the landmarks following a short guidebook. This guide felt like a fancy version of the guide I used in school. The book covers 40 miles of paths (roughly 20 miles north of the river and 20 miles south taking walkers from Fulham to the Thames Barrier and back again. Each page covers a small section of the walk and highlights the buildings, parks, and history along the route. There are not a lot of details, rather it provides a brief overview covering everything from the bronze age to Roman occupation to the Middle Ages to the Great Fire to the industrial revolution to the World Wars to today. Some of the things included are historical so they may no longer exist but it at least shows where they once stood. I could see myself using this as a general guide and then pulling up Wikipedia about the locations I was more interested in. I have visited very many of the locations listed, especially those in the main parts of London, but there were others that I wrote down so I could find them on a future trip.

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion, Frances Lincoln for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

London Thames Path gives walkers a guide to both sides of the river Thames in London. It covers over 40 miles of trails and is broken into sections of the river. That seems daunting, but in several visits I have covered much of the area in this book. (Less as it gets further from downtown London area.) I like that the maps give information on many of the buildings, historical sites, parks, churches and museums on your journey. There is historical references as well. For example, I read a lot of historical romances and many have characters visit Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens. That no longer exists but there is a park on what would have been part of the grounds that can still be visited.

The maps are drawings or cartoonish and dots mark the pathway. No photos are used but it is very clearly laid out and easy to follow. I think this would be very handy for somebody wanting to explore neighborhoods and areas along the river. There is no need to try and do this in a day. An additional guidebook or access to internet if you wanted information on hours or costs to visit sights along the path ways. It’s been almost four years since I was in London last and I would love to visit and explore there again.

The book is seemingly a 2nd addition of a book originally published in 2015. I’m not sure if it has been updated with any changes since then. Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion, Frances Lincoln for a temporary eARC in exchange for a review.

Most know that the Thames has an important place in the history of England and, of course, most visitors to London spend some time by it. So do the natives. Here is a title that offers everyone an excellent guide to places along its banks. There are so many included in this book, among them are the well known such as Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s and the London Eye. There are also less known spots including Cubitt Town and Blackwell.

A helpful introduction reminds readers of the river’s importance. Then organized by areas, find out more about the many attractions. Note also that the book has very inviting graphics.

Anyone going for a walk may love this title. Those who can’t travel or be in London may also enjoy some armchair travel.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group-White Lion for this title All opinions are my own.

I would like to thank netgalley and Quarto Publishing for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

A lovely guide to the Thames path. The illustrations are delightful.

The London Thames Path by David Fathers Now that Covid is nearly behind us my wife and I are returning to our favorite city- London after three years. I would guess nothing has changed in terms of what is described in this book either in the lass three years along The Thames or for that matter perhaps the last 100 yrs. or longer. Nonetheless, this is a delightful read for someone going to London to use as a guide book along the river walks. I took many notes. Whether one plans to walk the entire length or get off the underground and explore only a small length you would not go wrong having this book. Is it not a detailed description of the places but is does provide more than a map. I would certainly recommend this guide book for someone traveling to London on holiday.

London Thames Path is a great travel companion to visit London and its history along the River. Its walking guides are well indicated and easy to follow, and are filled with interesting and thorough information about the city, its monuments and the river. There are lovely illustrations - also helpful to recognize the specific buildings being discussed - as well as visual instructions on following the proposed path.

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion for this advanced copy. I can't wait to visit London again and follow the path.

A beautifully illustrated guide to the London Thames Path, great for tourists and locals who want to go deeper into the Thames' history and the neighborhoods that sit along the historic river.

This book has the feel of a DK book. It is immensely practical and well laid out, with great illustrations and informative text. Essentially, it lays out a walk along both sides of the Thames and tells you the history and significance of the various spots along a defined, long walking trail along the river. I’m an American and love London and its environs and would use this book and follow this trail in the proverbial New York minute. Well done, but i think it is critical to get the physical book. So many thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for this gem.