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Free Download London’s Docklands: A History of the Lost Quarter, UK Edition by Fiona Rule
English | January 28th, 2019 | ISBN: 075098998X | 384 pages | True EPUB | 0.98 MB
Do you remember the docks? In its heyday, the Port of London was the biggest in the world. It was a sprawling network of quays, wharves, canals and basins, providing employment for over 100,000 people.

Free Download Sipco J. Vellenga, "Jews and Muslims in London and Amsterdam "
English | ISBN: 1032316950 | 2022 | 422 pages | PDF | 14 MB
This book focuses on the development of bilateral Jewish-Muslim relations in London and Amsterdam since the late-1980s. It offers a comparative analysis that considers both similarities and differences, drawing on historical, social scientific, and religious studies perspectives. The authors address how Jewish-Muslim relations are related to the historical and contemporary context in which they are embedded, the social identity strategies Jews and Muslims and their institutions employ, and their perceived mutual positions in terms of identity and power. The first section reflects on the history and current profile of Jewish and Muslim communities in London and Amsterdam and the development of relations between Jews andMuslims in both cities. The second section engages with sources of conflict and cooperation. Four specific areas that cause tension are explored: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; antisemitism and Islamophobia; attacks by extremists; and the commemoration of wars and genocides. In addition to ‘trigger events’, what stands out is the influence of historical factors, public opinion, the ‘mainstream’ Christian churches and the media, along with the role of government. The volume will be of interest to scholars from fields including religious studies, interfaith studies, Jewish studies, Islamic studies, urban studies, European studies, and social sciences as well as members of the communities concerned, other religious communities, journalists, politicians, and teachers who are interested in Jewish-Muslim relations.

Free Download Rebel Footprints: A Guide to Uncovering London’s Radical History By David Rosenberg
2015 | 307 Pages | ISBN: 0745334105 | PDF | 33 MB
A truly radical response to conservative heritage tours and banal day trips, Rebel Footprints brings to life the history of social movements in England’s capital. David Rosenberg transports readers from well-known landmarks to history-making hidden corners, while telling the story of protest and struggle in London from the early nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century. From the suffragettes to the socialists, from the chartists to the trade unionists: Rosenberg invites us to step into the footprints of a diverse cast of dedicated fighters for social justice. Individual chapters highlight particular struggles and their participants, from famous faces to lesser-known luminaries. Rosenberg sets London’s radical campaigners against the backdrop of the city’s multi-faceted development. Self-directed walks pair with narratives that seamlessly blend history, politics, and geography, while specially commissioned maps and illustrations immerse the reader in the story of the city. Whether you’re visiting London for the first time, or born and raised there, Rosenberg invites you to see London as you never have before—the radical center of the English-speaking world.

Free Download London: A Guide for Curious Wanderers: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER by Jack Chesher, Katharine Fraser
English | May 9, 2023 | ISBN: 0711277559 | 176 pages | PDF | 26 Mb
See London in a completely new light inthis guide to the city’s hidden secrets,untold stories andspecial places laden with history which you can discover for yourself!

Free Download Liz Tregenza, "Wholesale Couture: London and Beyond, 1930-70"
English | ISBN: 1350245860 | 2023 | 248 pages | PDF | 35 MB
The first book to consider the subject, Wholesale Couture: London and Beyond, 1930-70 seeks to revise the notion that wholesale couturiers were simply copyists and demonstrate the complexities of their design processes and business strategies. This term has fallen out of usage; however, it was used to describe the pinnacle of the British ready-to-wear fashion industry between the 1930s and 1960s. Companies within this sector have typically been recognised as creators of high-quality copies of French haute couture, using ready-to-wear techniques.

Free Download Rick Steves London (2023 Travel Guide) by Rick Steves, Gene Openshaw
English | September 6, 2022 | ISBN: 1641714697 | 632 pages | PDF (Converted) | 39 Mb
Now more than ever, you can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling through London.From the sacred stones of Westminster Abbey to the top of the London Eye, the city is yours to discover! Inside Rick Steves London you’ll find:Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring LondonRick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London to where to find the best tikka masala or fish and chipsHow to connect with local culture: Catch a show in Soho, take afternoon tea, or have a pint of English ale with Londoners in a pubBeat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insightThe best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Pimm’s CupSelf-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and world-class museums like the British Museum and the Victoria & AlbertDay trips to Windsor, Cambridge, and StonehengeDetailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the goCovid-related travel info and resources for a smooth tripMake the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves London.

Free Download Trinity College Of London Music Theory Grade 1
Published 6/2023
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz
Language: English | Size: 778.83 MB | Duration: 2h 46m
Comprehensive Course to Self-Prepare Grade 1 Music Theory!

Free Download Old House Books, "London Night and Day, 1951: A Guide to Where the Other Books Don’t Take You "
English | ISBN: 1908402938 | 2014 | 104 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
This unusual and entertaining guide to the capital gives a snapshot of the best places to visit. Arranged by hour of the day, it takes the reader on a journey around 1950s London, from your morning walk to your visit to the Turkish Bath and late-night taxi home. Includes recommended restaurants (many of which still exist), the best stately homes to visit, a tour of the Thames and how to cope with the noise and dirt of a trip to the capital.

Free Download Urban Aesthetics in Early Modern London: The Invention of the Metaphysical
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1009100343 | 238 Pages | PDF | 1.2 MB
Tracing the demonstrative aesthetic shift in literary writings of fashionable London during the late 1590s, this book argues that the new forms which emerged during this period were intimately linked, arising out of a particular set of geographic, intellectual, and social circumstances that existed in these urban environs. In providing a cohesive view of these disparate generic interventions, Christopher D’Addario breaks new ground in significant ways. By paying attention to the relationship between environment and individual imagination, he provides a fresh and detailed sense of the spaces and social worlds in which the writings of prominent authors, including Thomas Nashe and John Donne, were produced and experienced. In arguing that the rise of the metaphysical aesthetic occurred across a number of urban genres throughout the 1590s, not just in lyric, but also earlier in Nashe’s prose, as well as in the verse satire, he rewrites English Renaissance literary history itself.

Free Download The Making of London: The People and Events That Made it Famous
English | 2023 | ISBN: 1399084674 | 250 Pages | EPUB | 5 MB
The Making of London explores the rich history of the Metropolis from the Roman settlement established 2,000 years ago in the area that came to be known as the ‘Square Mile’ and traces the process whereby it eventually emerged as the world’s greatest city. London became the capital and seat of government of Britain, a center of culture, entertainment and retailing, a major port and industrial center and world leader in international trade, commerce and finance. The focus is largely on central London but necessarily brings in other nearby districts when events involved interaction with these.