London Pocket Precincts: A Pocket Guide to the City's Best Cultural Hangouts, Shops, Bars and Eateries

Description

London is one of the world's grandest cities, retaining many of those English traditions that are as steeped in the culture - just like a good pot of tea. But at the same time, the city is an ever-evolving and multicultural melting pot where you'll find cutting-edge art and bohemian fashions. From hip Bermondsey with its markets and wine bars, to affluent Knightsbridge's grand department stores, this book covers must-see attractions and also encourages you to wander off the main streets to find places that fly under the radar. London Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to the city's best cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences. As well as detailed reviews and maps for major attractions through to hidden gems, this guide includes a selection of field trips encouraging you to venture further afield to Greenwich, Bath, Henley and Brighton. Slip this guide into your pocket and head off on an adventure, experiencing the hippest places in London and surrounds, like a local.

Award-winning writer, journalist and author Penny Watson has lived in London twice over the past two decades. She married Philip King, an Englishman with a fittingly regal name, and has adopted his family during summer vacations ever since. Penny has travelled the world, written feature articles for countless magazines, newspapers and blogs, and researched a number of guidebooks including Hong Kong Precincts, one of the predecessor titles to the Pocket Precincts series. She is currently working on three upcoming titles for Hardie Grant Travel: Slow Travel - A Movement, Hong Kong Pocket Precincts and Ultimate Campsites: Australia. She is a member of both the British Guild of Travel Writers and Australian Society of Travel Writers. She currently resides in Melbourne with Philip and her two children Digby and Etienne.