Greenwich is the one London district whose name resonates around the world. As ‘the place where time began’, everyone has heard of it, so naturally everyone wants to come here when they visit the capital. With a memorable and picturesque Thames-side location, its maritime history means that there’s more to see here per square foot than any other outer London neighbourhood, and this new guide tells you how to do it. 111 Places not only tracks down the most interesting nuggets among Greenwich’s mainstream sights, from the Cutty Sark to the Meridian Line, it also lifts the lid on the area’s lesser-known attractions
from haunted Jacobean houses and mudlarking in Deptford Creek to classic pie and mash shops and famous riverside pubs. It explores beyond the confines of Greenwich town centre, turning up treasures like Henry VIII’s favourite residence, Eltham Palace
now an Art Deco gem
and nearby enegineering feats like the Thames Barrier. You could come to London and spend half your time in Greenwich, and we wouldn’t blame you if you did. This book tells you how to make the most of London’s maritime borough.
AUTHORS: Solange Berchemin was born in Lyon, France. Her Library Science degree at university marked the start of her adventures with words and stories. She moved to Greenwich with her partner three decades ago. She worked as food and travel journalist for some of the major national newspapers and magazines and an international TV channel. But, nothing compares to her time as a columnist at the Greenwich Visitor. She is the author of seven books among which 111 Places in the Lake District that you Shouldn’t Miss.
Martin Dunford is one of the founders of the international travel guide series Rough Guides. He is the author of more than 10 guidebooks and was the publisher of Rough Guides for many years, before going on to found the UK travel and accommodation website www.coolplaces.co.uk. Martin also works as a freelance travel writer, writing regularly about the UK, Belgium, Holland and Italy, among other destinations, and as a consultant, advising digital businesses on travel content. Finally he is a trustee of the Norfolk charity, The Broads Trust, working regularly with tourism businesses in the Broads National Park.
SELLING POINTS: . The ultimate insider’s guide to Greenwich . Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides . Part of the international 111 Places/111 Shops series with over 650 titles and 3.8 million copies in print worldwide
. Fully illustrated with 111 full-page colour photographs