The Bottom Line
Pros
- Each place gets a double page spread with a full page photo
- Excellent author who really knows about London
Cons
- Only black and white photographs
- Too heavy to carry around London
Description
- Hardcover: 230 pages
- This was David Long's second published book.
- Published in 2007.
- Other titles by David Long:
Spectacular Vernacular
The Little Book of London
Guide Review - Tunnels, Towers & Temples
How does he know so much about London? I can only surmise he adores discovering new facts about London as much as I do. It's the level of research that is commendable, then coupled with Long's quirky anecdotal writing style makes this book hard to put down.
In Tunnels, Towers & Temples, London's 100 strangest places are divided into chapters with architectural themes such as death, religion, and leisure. The locations are across central London and the suburbs which makes this book ideal for visitors and Londoners alike.
As an aside, I was impressed to see the book is printed and bound in the UK which justifies the slightly higher price to me.
My copy of Tunnels, Towers & Temples is now full of bookmarks of places I want to see such as the Whitechapel Bell Foundry where the Big Ben bell was made, plus places I'd forgotten about, such as Postman's Park.
This is a great coffee table book but also a great bedtime book as it's so easy to dip into. Buy a copy as a gift but remember to order two copies as you'll find it hard to give away.
