Diverse London: 20 Walks Exploring London's Wonderfully Varied Communities

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Discover the communities that have made London the amazing place it is to live in and visit, with this fascinating walking guide to the history, culture, religion and cuisine of immigrant London. Brimming with beautiful maps and illustrations, this handy, pocket-sized guide is the perfect companion for all those wishing to explore Londons many vibrant and varied neighbourhoods. In Diverse London, route maps delightfully wind their way through the book, and each page is bursting with facts, stories and insights. Explore the Jewish centres of Whitechapel and Spitalfields, discover the Chinese areas of Limehouse and Soho, roam the West Indian communities of Brixton and Notting Hill; and meander around the sites and locations of many early South Asian restaurants of the West End, plus so much more. Diverse London will delight both those who live in London and those visiting, and anyone looking for a walking guide that's a little bit different.

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David Fathers is the creator of beautifully illustrated walking guide books to the waterways of London. These include The Regent's Canal, The London Thames Path, The Hidden Rivers of London and Bloody London. An avid walker and artist, he is constantly looking for new ways to map London and to encourage others to see parts of the metropolis from different perspectives. He lives in north London.