Intended as a useful resource for school children and for those visiting London this book features the famous people and dramatic events - battles, plagues, fires and bombings - that have shaped the city. Also included are introductions to the most important social and cultural institutions that influence Londoners lives. Facts, fun quizzes and cartoons are presented in such a way as to bring famous events to life and cut-away drawings reveal London's greatest and best-known buildings, such as the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral.

 

This book is aimed at the following children: primary school, secondary school .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2000 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC .

Chris Maynard is an editor and writer for several children's magazines. Jill Bailey trained as a scientist, and is experienced at writing for young people.