The London Pocket Bible

The London Pocket Bible offers entertaining advice for the visiting tourist or life-long Londoner, as well as:

• Essential travel tips for the first time visitor; from not getting caught in the rush hour to understanding London’s famous tube map
• Being easy-to-use and small enough to take on the move as you travel around London
• A handy reference guide; dip into as you visit sites such as the London Eye or Big Ben
• A guide to fun days out with friends or the whole family, from the British Museum to a trip to Buckingham Palace to catch a glimpse of the Royals
• This guide is more detailed than a guide book, fun facts about London's hidden character and historic architecture
• A simple layout which acts as a reference book for long stays or as a quick guide for shorter visits
• Interesting trivia about the capital and a glossary to make sure you’re never baffled by the London jargon

With a unique mix of practical tip, trivia and entertainment The London Pocket Bible is a gift-book that is more than just a travel guide, it's a fascinating insight, including:
• Tantalising trivia about its many famous locations, from the London Eye to Tower Bridge, and icons from black cabs to beefeaters 
• Exciting and historical trips; explore London, from the quirky to the famous as well as the traditional side to the city
• London’s artistic and literary roots, from Shakespeare’s Globe to Banksy’s modern graffiti art
• Facts and trivia about the macabre side of London including haunted London landmarks, folklore, and notorious criminals including Jack the Ripper
• The London quiz, test your talents and prove yourself a worthy Londoner

Here's what famous and historical personalities have to say about London:

"No where else in the world can you see such a rich and original cultural scene.” Twiggy
"I just fell in love with London..." Madonna
“I feel very at home in London. It's a beautiful city, with beautiful history." Scarlett Johansson
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” Samuel Johnson
"I love London. I love England." Debra Messing
 “Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner, that I love London so.” Hubert Gregg
“London’s calling” The Clash

This beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...

Other titles in the series: The Dad's Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible, The Traveller's Pocket Bible, The Allotment Pocket Bible and The Camping Pocket Bible.