Lonely Planet London Condensed

by Fallon, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781864500431
• ISBN10: 1864500433
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

Especially designed for the discerning short-term visitor, Lonely Planet's Condensed guides capture the best a destination has to offer in an easy-to-use package. From top sights and walking tours to opinionated reviews of where to eat, stay, shop and have fun, these informed and entertaining guides also include quick-view foldout maps, striking photos and essential travel tips. There are foldout maps on front and back covers, transport network maps, plus maps of walking tours/drives inside.
-- portable, compact size
-- full-colour throughout
-- colour-coding & symbols for easy access to information
-- selective rather than comprehensive information
-- high-quality, convenient, quick-view gatefold maps
-- grid maps with extensive cross-referencing between text and maps

Table of Contents

Facts About London	5	(12)
History	6	(2)
Orientation	8	(1)
Environment	8	(1)
Government & Politics	9	(1)
Economy	9	(1)
Society & Culture	10	(1)
Arts	11	(1)
Highlights	12	(22)
British Museum	14	(1)
Buckingham Palace	15	(1)
Courtauld Gallery	16	(1)
Hampton Court Palace	17	(1)
Houses of Parliament	18	(1)
Imperial War Museum	19	(1)
Kensington Palace	20	(1)
Kew Gardens	21	(1)
Madame Tussaud's	22	(1)
Millennium Dome	23	(1)
Museum of London	24	(1)
National Gallery	25	(1)
Natural History Museum	26	(1)
St Paul's Cathedral	27	(1)
Science Museum	28	(1)
Shakespeare's Globe	29	(1)
Tate Britain	30	(1)
Tower of London	31	(1)
Victoria & Albert Museum	32	(1)
Westminster Abbey	33	(1)
Sights & Activities	34	(13)
Museums	34	(2)
Galleries	36	(1)
Notable Buildings	37	(1)
Famous Abodes	38	(1)
Churches & Cathedrals	39	(1)
Parks & Gardens	40	(2)
London for Children	42	(2)
Off the Beaten Track	44	(1)
Quirky London	45	(1)
Keeping Fit	46	(1)
Out & About	47	(9)
Walking Tours	47	(4)
Excursions	51	(3)
Organised Tours	54	(2)
Shopping	56	(13)
Shopping Areas	56	(1)
Department Stores	57	(1)
Markets	58	(3)
Arts & Antiques	61	(1)
Clothing & Jewellery	62	(2)
Food & Drink	64	(1)
Music	65	(1)
Books	66	(2)
Specialist Shops	68	(1)
Shopping for Children	68	(1)
Places to Eat	69	(15)
Bloomsbury	70	(1)
Brixton	70	(1)
Camden	71	(1)
Chelsea & South Kensington	71	(1)
The City	72	(1)
Clerkenwell	73	(1)
Covent Garden & The Strand	74	(1)
East End	74	(1)
Greenwich	75	(1)
Hammersmith & Fulham	75	(1)
Hampstead	75	(1)
Islington	76	(1)
Knightsbridge & Kensington	76	(1)
Mayfair	76	(1)
Notting Hill & Bayswater	77	(1)
South of the Thames	78	(1)
Stoke Newington	79	(1)
Trafalgar Square	79	(1)
The West End	80	(2)
Westminster & Pimlico	82	(1)
Internet Cafes	82	(1)
High Tea	83	(1)
Entertainment	84	(18)
What's On	85	(1)
Theatre	86	(1)
Classical Music & Opera	87	(1)
Ballet & Dance	88	(1)
Comedy	88	(1)
Rock & Pop	89	(1)
Jazz	90	(1)
Folk, Traditional & World Music	90	(1)
Cinemas	91	(1)
Dance Clubs	92	(2)
Pubs & Bars	94	(3)
Open All Hours	97	(1)
Gay & Lesbian London	98	(2)
Spectator Sports	100	(2)
Places to Stay	102	(5)
Deluxe	103	(1)
Top End	104	(1)
Mid-Range	105	(1)
Budget	105	(1)
Specialist Hotels	106	(1)
Facts for the Visitor	107	(17)
Pre-Departure	108	(1)
Arrival & Departure	109	(3)
Getting Around	112	(3)
Practical Information	115	(9)
Index	124	(4)
Sights Index	128