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<?=$who;?> London trip planning Heading to London? These are some of my favorite books that I use to plan my trips there. Do you have any you like? If so, please add them.
List created by Melody M. (melodym) on Dec 12, 2010
List Votes: 2 Books: 12 Contributors: 1 Watchers: 2 List Type: Closed
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AAA Spiral Guide to London by AAA
You want to discover London. But how do you choose the best from the good, the bad or the average? Turn to Spiral Guide London. You'll find the very best of the city distilled into perfectly planned days. You'll also find the full, inside track on the unmissable hotspots -- what to see, how to...  more


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Hampton Court Palace by Matthew Sturgis
Linked to a television series, this book interweaves the history, architecture and art of four centuries of Hampton Court Palace with personal accounts by members of its present staff. Created by Henry VIII, the palace was extended and altered by William and Mary, Anne and the Georges.


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Eyewitness Travel Guide to Great Britain (Revised) by Dorling Kindersley (Editor)
The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! From its stately homes to quaint villages, no travel reference leads you through the United Kingdom like DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Great Britain. Containing more than 1,400 full-color photographs, this handbook features...  more


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Rick Steves London 2017 by Rick Steves & Gene Openshaw
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in London. With the self-guided tours in this book, you?ll explore historic Big Ben, bustling Trafalgar Square, and the Tower of London—home of the crown jewels. Learn how to save time and money on the Tube,...  more


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Lonely Planet Discover London 2019 (Travel Guide) by Lonely Planet & Emilie Filou...
Lonely Planet: The world?s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet?s Discover London 2019 is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gallery hop along the Thames, explore dark history and glittering crown...  more


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Local Eats London: Bangers and Mash, Pasties, Jaffa Cake and Other London Favorites b...
Local Eats London is a charming guide to the traditional British fare found in the markets, pubs, tea shops and cafes of the city. Informative text defines each food item, so those wondering what exactly spotted dick or eton mess is need not stay in the culinary dark. From breakfast to late...  more


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Lonely Planet Discover Great Britain (Travel Guide) by Lonely Planet & Neil Wilso...
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Discover Great Britain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze at the ancient stones of Stonehenge, explore the winding lanes and looming...  more


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Lonely Planet Great Britain (Travel Guide) by Lonely Planet & Oliver Berry & ...
Lonely Planet: The world?s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet?s Great Britain is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze at the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral, stride around the...  more


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Lonely Planet London (Travel Guide) by Lonely Planet & Damian Harper & Peter ...
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet London is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore ancient castles, modern galleries and world-class museums, catch a show on the West End,...  more


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Walking Haunted London by Richard Jones
Fully updated for the most intrepid London visitors and residents, this spine-chilling guide wends it way through eerie and, in many cases, long-forgotten parts of England's capital city. From Deadman's Walk and the Screaming Wood to Dick Turpin and Jack the Ripper, professional tour guide and...  more


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Frommer's Best Day Trips From London (Frommer's Color Complete) by Christi Daugherty
Frommer?s Best Day Trips from London gives you the ultimate guide to the best English cities, towns and sights outside of the capital with clear and organised itineraries and plans to let you experience popular destinations in the easiest way.With local insider knowledge and advice, this guide...  more


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Family Guide London (Dk Eyewitness Travel Family Guide London) by DK Publishing
A family-focused guidebook to London for traveling with children ages 4 to 12.DK Eyewitness Travel: Family Guide London gives parents with children ages 4 to 12 the specific, family-friendly information they need to plan a vacation to a city with an abundance of history, outstanding museums,...  more


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Comment added 6/11/11 by Melody M. (melodym):
Thanks, Anna! I'm glad I've been able to help you plan your trip! :)

Comment added 12/22/10 by ANNA S. (SanJoseCa):
I love London! Thank you for this great list. It will come in handy for my next trip.