London's Hidden Walks, Volume 1

by Stephen Millar

From open sunny squares to winding alleyways and quiet hidden corners, 13 off-the-beaten-path walks, rich in historical detail.

People love walking the streets of London, but there are always more questions than answers after a stroll through the city. This book is packed with interesting details about London's history, offering both personal tales of those that wandered the same streets in former years and a more general social and economic history of the different areas covered. Following any of the 13 walks will allow London visitors to walk in the footsteps of authors and statesmen, murderers and revolutionaries. Detailed maps illustrate the route and locations of buildings and points of interest.

Genres: London, Nonfiction, Travel, Reference

381 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2010

Reviews

[dantelk · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book series to make you walk in London, all clever chapters, great historical and archeological insight, I met at least three other couples who were using the same guidebook and one said they were from London but haven't been to many of the places explained in the book.

However, I wish the book had a bit more context, sometimes I cannot help that the information is somehow missing a central theme, or there is no story/plot behind. John Freely's Strolling Through Istanbul definitely set a high bar in my expectations!

I would recommend supplementing this book with Architecture Foundation's guide app, and Dan Cruickshank's 14 London walks book.

[Carlos Vallarino]

Has many historical and archeological details. Many small talk details to share with others or to start conversations.

[Janet · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely way to explore London, combining well-known landmarks with esoteric surprises on routes that are easily walkable in a couple of hours. Recommended.

[Aileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contains thirteen detailed walks of around 3-5 miles in length, together with a map and anything up to 50 places to stop and look at. The walks contain history of the highlights, good stops for shopping, sightseeing and eating along the way. A lot of information held in a small pocket sized book.

[Steffi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great. The walks combine famous sights with unusual places and interesting stories and worthwile side trips.