More books VII

"At last, he's back!", I hear you cry! Except, I don't hear you cry it, because either a) that means I have upset you; or b) there's actually no one reading any of my reading material; or recommendations. I suspect the latter. :) Here are some more recommendations from me, but this time with a theme of LONDON.

St Pancras Station (Wonders of the World): Let us not forget that until recently, St Pancras station was a dump - after years of neglect. Now, it is a wonder of the world, and rightly so! It was often the forgotten station, a great cathedral of trains. This book is a great introduction, and is really excellent. It tells the fascinating story of how the station and hotel were built, and just shows how impressive the whole structure is. After reading this book, I promise you that the next time you travel from St Pancras to Paris or Brussels you will have to look up! 7/10.

London's Dead: If you're fascinated about the history of London's dead, then this is the book for you! It details information on so much death, and in so many areas of London from plague to execution. I found this absolutely fascinating and the author provides so much information. 9/10.

Necropolis: London and Its Dead: Unlike the above book, the author discusses in more details, the many cemeteries and graveyards in London. If you have ancestry in this great city and wanted more information on the parish churchyards, or the cemeteries, please read this book. From the horrible parish churchyards of Portugal Street (near Holborn, and where my ancestor of the same name was/is buried) to the true cemetery cities of St Pancras & Islington Cemetery and other Victorian masterpieces - this is a fascinating book. 8/10.