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London by Smartphone Nick Vandome

London by Smartphone By Nick Vandome

London by Smartphone by Nick Vandome


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A city guidebook for the digital age, offering unique insight into the city of London and giving you the chance to put your smartphone to excellent use as your travelling companion!

London by Smartphone Summary

London by Smartphone by Nick Vandome

London by Smartphone is a city guidebook for the digital age, offering unique insight into the city and giving you the chance to put your smartphone to excellent use as your traveling companion!

London by Smartphone concentrates on photo locations for capturing iconic shots of the most famous sights in the city, and also some less well-known locations that nevertheless offer excellent photographic opportunities. The second main element of the book details walks around the city, that can easily be incorporated into any city break.

Each photo spot has clear what3words references for getting to the required location and where to stand when you get there. It also provides background information about the photo subjects, lists nearby refreshments options and other notable attractions in the vicinity. The nearest tube station to each location is also provided.

The top photo sights include:

  • Buckingham Palace
  • Big Ben
  • Houses of Parliament
  • Tower of London
  • Tower Bridge
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
  • Trafalgar Square
  • The hidden sights show a different side to the city, and these include:

  • The quirky Hardy Tree
  • The thought-provoking Postman's Park
  • The aquatic Little Venice
  • The street art of the Leake Street Arches
  • The walks covered in the book (complete with distances and estimated number of steps) are:

  • Jubilee Loop Walk. This includes some of London's top sights, and also the attractive and relaxing St. James's Park.
  • Thames Walk. The River Thames is at the very heart of London, and this walk takes you along its bank, crossing three of its famous bridges, and identifying many interesting sights and locations along the way.
  • Hyde Park Walk. London is blessed with several exceptional green spaces and this walk guides you through one of them in Hyde Park. It includes several monuments and statues, including the tranquil Serenity statue, the Serpentine body of water that cuts through Hyde Park, and some of the floral attractions within the park.
  • Monopoly Walk. For fans of the board game this walk is a must, as it follows some of the iconic London Monopoly locations and includes an option for spotting examples of the Monopoly pieces.
  • Spitalfields and Whitechapel Walk. This walk explores some of the character and diversity of this area in the east end London that has helped shape its history over the centuries. It also includes details about the locations of the notorious Jack the Ripper murders.
  • Getting the best out of a smartphone camera is also looked at, so you can take the best photos possible, feel confident using your smartphone camera, and concentrate all your attention on the photo subjects.

    About Nick Vandome

    Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

    Table of Contents

    1. Introducing the Guide
    2. Smart London Essentials
    3. Smartphone Photography
    4. London Top Sights
    5. London Hidden Photos
    6. Jubilee Loop Walk
    7. Thames Walk
    8. Hyde Park Walk
    9. Monopoly Walk
    10. Spitalfields Walk

    Additional information

    GOR013806618
    9781840789799
    1840789794
    London by Smartphone by Nick Vandome
    Used - Very Good
    Paperback
    In Easy Steps Limited
    2022-07-05
    216
    N/A
    Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
    This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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