Synopses & Reviews
For Londoners and visitors alike, Cadogan's guide celebrates the vitality, vibrancy and irrepressible fun of London's market life. Over 60 markets are detailed - from world-famous Camden, Portobello Road and Petticoat Lane to local neighborhoods where Londoners have shopped for generations. Discover a hidden wealth of antiques and crafts, the funkiest venues for fashion (from cutting-edge streetwear to vintage cool), and multicultural markets where the spirit of Africa, Asia and the Caribbean bursts forth. Packed with tips for bargain-hunters, this new edition also investigates the recent phenomenon of farmers' markets. Pocket it and take to the streets.This guide includes 150 restaurants, pubs, bookshop cafes, fish shops, coffee bars, pie and mash shops and noodle bars; 62 orientation maps; highlights of the best local sightseeing attractions; special section on farmers' markets; markets listed by day of the week and type. (5 x 8 1/2, 208 pages, maps)
Synopsis
Whether travelers are planning their city break in advance or want instant guidance exploring, Cadogan City Guides are the ideal companions. They provide a truly accessible way into the heart of a city, with a unique introductory full-color section packed with ideas for days out and itineraries and extensive, cross-referenced maps with all listings clearly marked (the fullest listings of any city guide available). They also include a wealth of engaging cultural and historical knowledge, along with anecdotes and colorful stories written in the enthusiastic, informed, personal way for which Cadogan is renowned.
For anyone who loves to rummage spot a bargain amongst junk, Cadogan's best-selling guide and the to London markets is ideal; it is a fabulous reference work which combines shopping and sightseeing while really getting under the skin of the city. This third edition is fully updated with all the practical information travelers need to know -- bus routes, detailed maps, opening days and times, and listings of the best marketplace pubs and cafes. It also features a witty and informative section on the history of retail in the city. Phil Harriss shows how to track down a string of Georgian pearls for a song in the rabbit warren galls of Portobello, where to listen to the buskers -- some of them students from the top London music schools, or watch the jugglers using flaming torches and chainsaws. Antiques, vintage clothes, flowers, fruit or crafts -- whatever readers want, they will find it at one of the 60 traditional markets this guide explores.
Synopsis
Fully updated with all the practical information, such as bus routes, detailed maps, opening days and times, and listings of the best marketplace pubs and cafes. It also features a witty and informative section on the history of retail in the city.
About the Author
Phil Harris has explored markets in Asia, South America and Europe and has written about them for various publications, including the Independent and Time Out.
Table of Contents
1) Introduction 2) Central London 3) West London 4) North London 5) East London 6) Southwest London 7) Southeast London 8) Other Markets within the M25 Area 9) Bibliography 10) Index of Markets