The Times Atlas of London

The story of a great city through maps, history and culture

The Times Atlas of London, published by Times Books, maps the story of the capital from its humble beginnings to the megacity it is today.

It charts London’s highs and lows through maps, rarely seen photographs and texts, as well as statistics, archive images, and historical accounts. For local Londoners, tourists, and general readers wanting to find out what lies above and beneath the surface of this great city, The Times Atlas of London is the perfect place to start.

This is the definitive London guide and an indispensible compendium for anyone looking to visit the capital for the 2012 Olympics.

The book includes information on the make-up of London’s diverse population, a comprehensive borough-by-borough guide showing how each district has developed over the years, an illustrated chronology of London charting its remarkable history (including articles on famous Londoners, royal London, and sport in the capital), and extensive information on its parks, rivers, climate and geology.

The Atlas of London allows readers to immerse themselves in the rich history of the city, as well as navigate the streets in the present day.

Shown in the context of the rest of Britain, and in comparison to other world cities, this book conveys how London is truly distinct.

“By seeing London, I have seen as much of life as the world can show.” (Samuel Johnson, 1773)

The Atlas at a glance:

· A journey through the past and present streets of London

· Stunning images of the capital

· Historical maps and descriptions

· Detailed information about each borough, throughout history

· Before and after aerial photography and mapping

·  Discussions of important London themes, from literary London, to the meaning of London street names; from the capital’s theatre, to the famous Thames

The Times Atlas of London ¦ Published Thursday 13^th October 2011

Hardback ¦ ISBN: 978-0-00-743422-0 ¦ RRP £50

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