Download or read book The Little Book of Glasgow written by Geoff Holder and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Glasgow is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. Here we find out about the most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts. Geoff Holder's new book gathers together a myriad of data on Glasgow. There are lots of factual chapters but also plenty of frivolous details which will amuse and surprise. A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something you never knew. Discover why two archbishops had a fight on the steps of the cathedral, find directions to an Egyptian pharaoh and a Native American chief, and learn where you can find half-a-dozen Tardises. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors and locals alike.
Download or read book The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain written by David Kemp and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 1992-01-12 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is a famous queen of Britain really bured beneath platform 10 at King's Cross station in London? What is the telephone number of the National Theatre? what is the best place to eat in Worcester? Where is the National Bagpipe Museum? (Hint: not in Scotland) Was Pointius Pilate born in Pitlochry? The answers to these questions and literally thousands more are to be found in David Kemp's fascinating guidebook, The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain. Nowhere else will the discerning traveller find so much diverse and essential information about British culture gathered together in one volume. With the author as your witty and knowledgeable guide, take a tour through nearly fifty cities, from Penzance to Perth, from London to Cardiff and Belfast. Each city section begins with a concise, readable history and a guided walk around the town, planned to take in as many of the significant local sights as can comfortably be included. Next are exhaustive listings, including telephone numbers and addresses, of everything a culturally curious visitor might want to seek out: theatre, art galleries, museums, antique markets, antiquarian and other bookstores, restaurants, lcoal fairs and festivals and more. Finally, under the headings of Artistic Associations and Ephemera, each section concludes with an entertaining collection of local lore, gossip, legend and anecdote.
Download or read book Museum Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Museums of the World written by Michael Zils and published by München [Germany] : K.G. Saur. This book was released on 2003 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Britain written by Robert Andrews and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Britain is the ultimate insiders' handbook to England, Wales and Scotland. The full-colour introduction brings the countries' highlights to life, from the Eden Project in Cornwall to Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The authors provide lively accounts of every sight from the latest attractions such as the Cardiff Bay area and Gateshead's Baltic Centre to established landmarks from the Tower of London to Edinburgh Castle. For every town and region there are lively reviews of the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit all pockets and with accompanying maps pinpointing each location. There's also practical tips on exploring the great British countryside from the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline to the picturesque valleys of the Yorkshire Dales.
Download or read book Art and Artists written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Museums of the World written by Bettina Bartz and published by K. G. Saur. This book was released on 1997 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated with information supplied by administrators and staff, the sixth edition of Museums of the World provides valuable research and professional information for some 27,000 museums in 192 nations. Organized by country and city within individual nations, entries include address ... telephone, fax, and e-mail numbers ... description of holdings and facilities ... museum director's name ... and more.
Download or read book Museums of the World written by Marco Schulze and published by München [Germany] : K.G. Saur. This book was released on 2004 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Britain written by Robert Andrews and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute guidebook to Britain. It includes recommendations of the best places to stay, eat and drink, in all budget ranges. It also includes accounts of every type of attraction.
Download or read book Country Life Illustrated written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In a Man s Brain written by Hunterian Art Gallery (University of Glasgow) and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scottish Museums and Galleries written by Wilma Alexander and published by Pergamon. This book was released on 1990 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physicians and Surgeons in Glasgow 1599 1858 written by Kordesch, and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1999-07-01 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the establishment of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow as a licensing body to its eminence as a centre of teaching in the 18th century. The text then covers the subsequent decline of the college in the 19th century with an account of how, in conjunction with Glasgow University, it re-established itself as the guarantor of high medical standards of learning and practice.
Download or read book Scotland written by Rob Humphreys and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh to the remote wilderness areas, this comprehensive guide explores Scotland's unique culture, history, music, and food, and points out the best pubs, bed and breakfasts, historical landmarks, and other places to visit. 32 maps. color photos.
