LIT 275 Sec. W01 (for Seel) Spring 2024

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London is one of the largest cultural and financial centers in the world. How did it become the capital city of the United Kingdom, and what is life like in this global city today? Narrative chapters cover a wide range of topics in this volume, examining such themes as location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, London in pop culture, and London's future. Inset boxes entitled "Life in the City" include personal memoirs from people who are from or have lived in London, allowing readers a glimpse into daily life in the city. Sidebars, a chronology, and a bibliography round out the text. This volume is ideal for students and general readers who are interested in learning about life in this global city.

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Walking London's Circle Line a pedestrian guide to the history, architecture, and curiosities of central London. It is comprised of a series of fifteen guided walks that begin and end at selected stations on the London Underground Circle Line. Opened in 1884, the Circle Line not only serves central London but helps define it. Each walk takes about two hours and collectively they range across the whole of central London, delving into its history from Roman times to the present day. It features many of London's iconic attractions but also out of the way corners that hide in plain sight. Tourists and visitors will find it an invaluable guide to the richness of metropolitan life, while lifelong Londoners will be surprised at how much there is still to learn about their city.

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Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through London. From the sacred stones of Westminster Abbey to the top of the London Eye, the city is yours to discover! Inside Rick Steves London you'll find: * Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring London * Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites * Top sights and hidden gems, from Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London to where to find the best tikka masala or fish and chips * How to connect with local culture: Catch a show in Soho, take afternoon tea, or have a pint of English ale with Londoners in a pub * Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight * The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Pimm's Cup * Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and world-class museums like the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert * Day trips to Windsor, Cambridge, and Stonehenge * Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go * Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves London. Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket London.

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Whether you want to pose in front of Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower, explore the Tower of London, or see the Queen's home at Buckingham Palace, the local Fodor's travel experts in London are here to help! Fodor's London guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.  This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's London travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 15 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED "BEST OF" FEATURES on "London's Best Museums", "London's Best Royal Sites", "London's Best Historic Pubs", and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on the British Museum and the Tower of London LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, St. Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, Hyde Park, Houses of Parliament, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, and more. Planning on visiting the rest of Great Britain? Check out Fodor's Essential England, Fodor's Essential Scotland, and Fodor's Essential Great Britain. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!