Why a Booktrail?
Appreciate the little things in life by discovering the hidden gems of the capital
Pretty City London
What you need to know before your trail
Go beyond London’s famous landmarks and discover the hidden gems. From secluded mews and undiscovered cafes to flower markets and tree-lined streets, prettycitylondon champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a huge capital city like London.
If you know where to look, you will find that traditional shopfronts, vintage transport, artisan bakeries, whimsical florists and timeless bookstores are but a hop, skip and a jump from the centre, and some right in the middle.
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If you know where to look, you will find that traditional shopfronts, vintage transport, artisan bakeries, whimsical florists and timeless bookstores are but a hop, skip and a jump from the centre, and some right in the middle. This book is based upon the instagram hashtag #Prettycitylondon and the twitter account of the same name
The book opens with a quote by Virginia Woolf:
“London perpetually attracts, stimulates, gives me a play and story and a poem, without any trouble, save that of moving my legs through the streets….to walk alone through London is the greatest rest.”
Areas to discover:
Holland Park, Notting Hill, Kensington Borders
Connaught Village
– a perfect balance of English with bohemian charm
Belgravia, Chelsea and South Kensington
– Quintessentially British
Hampstead and Primrose Hill
– Escape to the English countryside without leaving London
Maryleborne, Mayfair and St James:
– High- style favourites
Covent Garden, Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia
– Literary sophistication meets bustling marketplace
Chiswick, Kew Barnes Village and Richmond
– By the river
Soho, Greenwich and East London:
– Pockets of pretty.
There’s a nice look at London through the seasons and a bucket list of things to do in the city that you might not have considered or even discovered before.
Streetview Maps
B) London - Pretty pink doors in Knightsbridge
E) London - Richrmond by the river
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Pretty City London
Destination : London Author/Guide: Siobhan Ferguson
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