A-Z London

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Summary: Indispensable
Review: This is exactly what its title implies--a street atlas of Greater London. As others have said, don't buy it if you want anything else. (I wonder why people would buy an atlas expecting a guidebook!) The A-Z was invaluable to me when I was living in London; I took it everywhere I went. It's compact but incredibly detailed, and really is essential in finding your way around the city. As the description says, the streets of London do not follow a discernable pattern, and names are often repeated; without this book you may very well find yourself in South Wimbledon (Abbey Road SW19) while looking for the famous crossing (Abbey Road NW8)--or, more likely, and worse, vice versa.

Rating:
Summary: Don't waste your time or money!
Review: We bought this book, thinking that in addition to maps, there would be some explanations, you know--stuff to read. Nope, it's just maps in microscopic proportions. DO buy 55 day trips in London--larger maps,lots of good advice and well worth the money!