Bridges: What Ties Allie: Marvels of Big Smoke (London Baby)

Description

Did you know that construction of the bridges was historically fiercely opposed by watermen who demanded compensation for inconvenience? Or that the first London Bridge dates back to the Romans?

In a one of a kind guide to secrets of London famous famous bridges, viaducts, highwalks and footbridges, written in original elegantly illustrated verse, one finds these any more answers!

Indulge in discovering the gems of Thames bridges—Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Cannon Street Railway Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Blackfriars Railway Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Hungerford Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Lambeth Bridge, Vauxhall Bridge, Grosvenor Railway Bridge, Chelsea Bridge, Albert Bridge, Battersea Bridge, Battersea Railway Bridge, Wandsworth Bridge, Putney Railway Bridge, Putney Bridge, Hammersmith Bridge, Barnes Railway Bridge, Chiswick Bridge, Kew Railway Bridge, Kew Bridge, Richmond Lock, Twickenham Bridge, Richmond Railway Bridge, Richmond Bridge, Teddington Footbridge, Kingston Railway Bridge, Kingston Bridge, Hampton Court Bridge as well as viaducts and footbridges scattered around the capital.

This kind of book is highly original and instantly enlightening—filled with history, facts, insights and observations eloquently and neatly composed. It opens the eyes of locals, visitors, guides on what could have otherwise gone unnoticed. Moreover, the poems tell of talented civil engineers and architects who accomplished the marvels; and of writers and artists inspired by their triumphant appearance—Dickens, Monet, Turner.

It fits neatly in the hand and makes a wonderful pocket size companion and gift to anyone interested in the Big Smoke—visitors, tourists, guides, city fans, culture and geography explorers, city trippers and family adventurers across all age groups.

The book feels sincere and personal. It celebrates London’s rich history and architecture, arts and culture. The tasteful imagery and rich vocabulary instills a sense of wonder and excitement, and adds a fresh perspective on UK capital’s iconic crossings. It’s a feast and nourishment for the curious inner child.

Written to be enjoyed in myriad ways – read aloud or in quiet solitude, poem at a time or all in one go it gives the reader a vast foundation to study, build upon and explore the metropolis further. It will be read many times over, each time as if it was the first.

Born of London, this guided pilgrimage to UK capital through its pages is an enchanting and memorable journey in itself.