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Quiet London

By (author) Siobhan Wall
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Published: 7th Apr 2011
Dimensions: w 153mm h 162mm d 15mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN-10: 0711231907
ISBN-13: 9780711231900
Barcode No: 9780711231900
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Synopsis
England's capital is a big, exciting, bustling city. But not everyone wants to be in a busy, noisy place. Sometimes Londoners and visitors alike need somewhere peaceful where they can talk, relax or read a book. This charming guide can show you where to find these hidden, peaceful places in the midst of the capital's hustle and bustle. From lesser known gardens and parks to tucked away cafes and galleries, this unique and original guide will take you off the beaten track in search of attractive places where you don't need to strain to hear each other speak! A city guide like no other, it is full of interesting and quiet places to meet, drink, eat, swim, rest, shop, sleep or read, with short descriptions, travel and contact details for each place and illustrated with simple but atmospheric photographs. A must-have guide for both Londoners and visitors to the capital.

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As a DJ I fear silence... All the same, I was fascinated to discover 'Quiet London' this week, a gret new book listing places to find peace and contemplation amid the urban sprawl. -- Lauren Laverne, BBC 6Music DJ Grazia Just what the ear doctor recommended. Eastern Daily Press Beautifully produced and illustrated with some inspiring photographs in a neat, contemporary layout. Now for the rest of Britian please Siobhan... Round and About Surrey Quiet London has some great suggestions if you want to eat, drink, read or shop quietly. Psychologies If you are stuck in the metropolis and can't get out, this just might preserve your sanity. One in Seven Full of whispered pleasures, this off-the-beaten-track guide shows you where to sit and stare - Zen gardens, quiet cafes, secret pools, tiny museums, blissful bookshops. Many places listed are also blissfully background music - and mobile - free. Sainsbury's Magazine In the bustling, noisy, traffic-filled capital, with its streets filled with large chain shops one can be forgiven for thinking there is no choice but to push through the hoards and join the queues. But thankfully, this little book says otherwise. Good Book Guide