Walk the Lines: The London Underground, Overground
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (754 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1847946534 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Born in the Midlands in 1971, Mark Mason moved to London when he was 20. He also published three novels, several books of non-fiction, and wrote for publications as diverse as The Spectator and Four Four Two. . He continues to do some of these things, though has now defected to Suffolk, where he lives w
In doing so he uncovers some surprising insights into the capital and its inhabitants" Choice . "Crammed with delightful facts, it's a constantly fascinating journey" Shortlist "Mason, a lifelong Tube enthusiast, rediscovers the Underground by walking its routes overground" The Times "Endlessly fascinating" Spectator "This engaging foot puts its best foot forward with fascinating detail about both the Underground and its part in London's history" Independent "Mark Mason's Walk the Lines follows his mission to walk overground the routes taken by the London Underground
He gains insights into our fascination with maps and sees how walking changes our view of the world. In a story packed with historical trivia, personal musings and eavesdropped conversations, Mark learns how to get the best gossip in a City pub, how the Ritz made its female guests feel good about themselves, and why the Bank of England won't let you join the M11 northbound at Junction 5. As a lifelong fan of London, Mark Mason embarks on a mission to 'conquer' the capital once and for all. The only way to truly discover a city, they say, is on foot. He has an East End cup of tea with the Krays' official biographer,
Five Stars Amazon Customer Good service, good price.. TripFiction said Travelogue set in London (finding London’s soul?). There isn’t exactly a dearth of books about London. You don’t have to spend hours scouring bookshops or sitting in front of the computer if you want to find out about its history, its people, its rivers or its architecture – indeed I guess you could stock a small . It's "Ho-bun," not "Hol-born." "There's no one place where you can stand and say, 'This is it â I've found London.' Never stops you looking, though." â from WALK THE LINES"Yes, London is a great anvil on which to hammer out the truth, but eventually you realize it's the truth about what you