Explore London's Square Mile

Lucy McMurdo

Explore the Square Mile and succumb to its charm of ancient history and modernism. Soaring modern glass towers stand side-by-side with medieval churches and the area's Roman and civic heritage still remains very much in evidence.Explore London's Square Mile introduces you to the district's many facets: from the pomp and pageantry of the City of London Corporation to its longstanding association with the print and newspaper industry, and its popularity with moviemakers as a backdrop for many films.Fabulous labyrinthine alleyways, narrow streets and unusual street names like Poultry, Bread Street and Cheapside all add to the appeal of the Square Mile making it an area you really should not miss!Today London's Square Mile is a major global financial hub, the Square Mile was once the very heart of Roman London. Sections of its historic Roman walls still stand and exquisite Roman

Author(s): McMurdo, Lucy
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 08/01/2018
Pagination: 304 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: New Holland Publishers
Published By: New Holland Publishers
Book Classification: Travel & holiday
Dimensions: 216x198x20
Weight: 721
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781742579801