Images of the City of London: The Square Mile Revealed - Softcover

Warren Grynberg

9781859837498: Images of the City of London: The Square Mile Revealed

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1859837492 ISBN 13: 9781859837498

Publisher: Breedon Publishing, 2009

This book contains many rare and previously unpublished photographs of the City of London during the Blitz. It is written by a professional City of London Guide-Lecturer and London Blue Badge tour guide who has an encyclopedic knowledge of the City of London as well as all areas of London. The City of London is a modern, high-tech business city, one of the world's most important financial centers. But it wasn't always like that. The City is where London began and for many hundreds of years it was densely populate and teeming with life. At the turn of the 20th century there was a large resident population of approximately 100,000, compared with about 7,000 today. It was a busy thriving place, the docks were still functioning and industry and commerce were conducted not only on weekdays but also in the evenings and at weekends. It was also where families lived, worked and played. The many rare and atmospheric photographs in this book show how the City of London used to be. Once you've found out where to look and what to look for, you'll be surprised at how much of the old City you can still find...and this book will help you to find it.

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Product Description:

Walk around the City of London and you will see a modern, high-tech business city, one of the world's most important financial centres. But it wasn't always like that. This book includes atmospheric photographs and postcards that shows how the City of London used to be.

About the Author:

Warren Grynberg has made a special study of the historic City of London "The Square Mile". He is a freelance professional London Blue Badge tourist guide and City of London Guide-Lecturer. He takes visitors on walking tours as well coach tours in and out of London, conducts walks of the Square Mile, the East end of London, and regards himself as an expert on the Jack the Ripper murders of 1888. He has made radio and television appearances talking about London and his history, and has also been the expert guest in London talk shows. Warren has had the honour of being awarded with the Freedom of the City of London. He is a member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding, the Association of Professional Tourist Guides, The City of London Guide-Lecturers Association and the London Topographical Society. As a magistrate Warren presides on the North East London bench.

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