This guidebook is for the person who enjoys architecture mixed with history in London. The book covers four themed walks around the city. One that covers buildings takes you from ancient roman ruins to modern skyscrapers. Along the way you can learn about the architecture of Christopher Wren or find the oldest pub. There are not photographs of sites to see but instead are detailed drawings. The illustrations may show a type of architecture to see or may be small things like symbols of livery companies form the 1500s. I love walking through London and have done many following the maps of Rick Steve’s and others. This is for someone who has time to explore the city after you’ve already seen the major highlights. It is a fun, small guidebook packed with good information. I do wish some photos were included in addition to the drawings.

Thank to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion for the temporary ARC and I am leaving a voluntary review.

this guide takes readers through a history of the unbeaten and overlooked parts of London. Many of the places featured are locations where I have been but it points out small details that I have missed. Things like makers marks, old signs, small statues, etc. I love that in addition to listing out places, there are actual designated walks through different parts of London that point out the features. While I enjoyed the beautiful watercolor illustrations, I am a very visual person and wish that there had been photos so I know exactly what to look for when I visit the places. I also wish that every location would have included some type of image. I will be finding several of these things and doing a couple of the walks on my next trip to London.

Disclaimer: I do not live in London (unfortunately).

I had a wonderful experience reading this book. I loved learning about all the weird stuff just hanging out there. All the little facts were fascinating and the illustrations were adorable. I sent a friend currently living in London on one of the suggested walks and she thought it was fun.

Thinking of traveling to England’s capital? Are you just an armchair traveler? Want to get a unique take on London? Whichever applies, this book is a good guide.

Readers are offered four walks through London. The first goes from Tower Hill Station to Liverpool Street Station. Next is Tottenham Court Road Station to Trafalgar Square. Third is London Bridge Station to Borough Station. Finally, there is a walk from Westminster Station to Berkeley Square.

Each walk has a theme. For example, the first one focuses on London’s buildings. They go from Roman ruins to skyscrapers.

In the introduction, the author states that he wants to show explorers lots of hidden corners. He also want to provide an “ability to read London.” Sounds good.

This book has lovely illustrations, a plethora of sites to see, informative and brief descriptions, and maps to help on the way. Each site’s address is also provided.

Recommended for someone who has the time and inclination to explore an amazing city.

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

A beautifully written and illustrated guide to interesting and unique sights around London, full of fun facts and things to look out for even if you live here and walk past London landmarks every day!

This is a great snapshot of all the quirky and historic sights that are sometimes overlooked on a visit to London. Each place has an interesting short entry, with location details. This is just enough to pique your interest,I think many people will then Google the event / building / person to learn more than the snapshot in the book. So this is a great starting point, for a pocket book. I would have liked an illustration per place, ideally as I'm a visual person, and the locations don't seem to be laid out geographically, so for example WC2H is on the same page as EC4Y and the City of London. Overall though, a great book as a starting point to learn more about the capital.

A fab guide to the hidden gems of London.

A delightful insight with 3 walking guides to see the historical sights.

I will be using some of the guides on my next visit to London.

An excellent addition to any public library's travel section. Travelers will see London's streets in a new way! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this advance copy.

I loved this! Spent a full afternoon browsing interesting facts, adding points of interest I liked to visit on my Maps app and making plans to visit local ones soon (I live in London). Really enjoyed this and would recommend to visitors and residents alike! The illustrations were lovely and I enjoyed this a LOT more than I expected to initially (I think the cover hides how lovely it is!). I hope there are more books from this author to check out, I’d happily buy some as gifts for family or friends.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this in return for an unbiased review.

I Love this book. The better plant or bird identification books use drawings rather than photos because they are so much easier to use to gain information. Using high quality illustrations in this book gives a lot more information and clarity to the places of interest. I know London well, but every one of the walks in this book is full of unknown (to me) delights. There is a lot of variety in the places of interest on each of the walks to entertain everyone in a group. The walks are clear and easy to follow. The title of the book is perfect - it is a book for Curious Wanderers. I am now waiting for "A Guide for Curious Wanderers 2"

I received a free copy of, London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers, by Jack Chesher, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book shows the fine architecture of London. Some of the buildings are amazing. The artists drawings in this book are quite impressive. This is a great read about London for anyone.

Will definitely be referencing this book the next time I go to London; so many hidden gems and off the path discoveries.

Some great little pieces of information, I have lived in London my whole life and love exploring the city and there were some places that I've had to jot down for the next time I take a wander. The illustrations are also beautiful!

What a fun book!
I love visiting London and hope to get back there in the near future. One of the reasons I love the city so much is because of its rich history, the architecture, and the chaos of the streets.
I will happily take this book with me on my next visit and plan to follow some of the walking guides included.
I love the brief overviews provided in the book: quick snapshots of a building, signs, streets, etc., that provide sufficient information that the reader can understand the importance, but enough detail to make it easier to go and do additional research should the reader want to know more, There was also a lot of puns, which I appreciated.

A delightful book!

Thanks to NetGalley, Frances Lincoln publishing, and the author for an early copy of the book. Opinions are entirely my own.

This charming guide to the lesser known and often ignored sights of London is clearly a labor of love for expert tour give author Jack Chesher. I think anyone reading this book, no matter how knowledgeable about London history, architecture, or nature, will come away more informed. Charmingly illustrated, well-organized, and including useful walking maps, this book is a wonderful guide for the casual or serious fan of London. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced reading copy - I will be both getting and gifting the physical edition.

There are two versions of this book on Goodreads that I cannot combine...hopefully it will be remedied soon by the request that I put through to their librarians.

Synopsis:
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See London in a completely new light in this guide to the city's hidden secrets, untold stories and special places laden with history which you can discover for yourself!

London is famous for its museums, each one full of treasures and relics – but the biggest museum in the capital is the city itself. From the stories behind unusual street names to the trees in our parks; railings made from recycled WWII stretchers to shrapnel damage on walls; the hidden symbols on post boxes, to prehistoric tree trunks – there is a rich history hidden in the oft-overlooked details of the city's streets, gardens, parks and buildings.

This richly detailed and beautifully illustrated book provides a miscellany of historic features and curiosities to spot as you wander around the capital. Whether you’ve always wondered why there are cattle troughs on your route to work, why bollards often look like upside-down cannons or wanted to know what a Victorian stink pipe is – this book will provide the tools to decipher London’s secret code and introduce you to a treasure trove of hidden spots to explore.

The book comes complete with maps so you can spot these details yourself on walks through the capital.

So, pop on a sturdy pair of shoes and get ready to turn the city into the museum you never knew you had.

What a wonderful travel guide to London: a small book but a great book full of ideas on where to wander off the beaten path. I am decidedly an urban traveller (no beaches or resorts for us...we'd die of boredom the second day) and this guide to London was fascinating. Maybe I will never get to see the recycled railings or hidden history but my life is enriched by reading this book...I will drive people crazy with the facts that I have discovered!

Bonjour, il n'est pas possible de télécharger et enregistrer le document en PDF, je suis dans l'impossibilité de pouvoir lire le livre depuis mon ordinateur.

Hello, it's not possible to download and save the document in PDF, I am unable to read the book from my computer.

a modern travel guide that shows new places in an ancient city. It makes what is a massive undertaking, exploring London, brakes it down. It makes it simple and no longer so daunting. a must-read for anyone about to travel..