St Paul's Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Billingsgate fish market, the Monument and one of the oldest and smallest churches in London, St Ethelburga look splendid in Sasek's illustrations; the last named has today been restored and is open as a 'Centre for Reconciliation and Peace'. Fleet Street is depicted as the centre of the newspaper industry (updated to Canary Wharf in the notes) and in 1959 there were apparently 6000 buses in London, red ones and green ones. The latter were the Green Line coaches that took passengers into the surrounding countryside [Linda and I used to take those occasionally at weekends and armed with 'Green Line walks' we would try and negotiate our way round the countryside - it often failed and the only excuse I can offer is that we were quite young then!]. Anytime my boys and I want to wander off to a magical land, we think about the stories that take us there. Books can provide a spark of curiosity or inspiration for travel. When I head to London with kids, for example, I start by grabbing some of my favorite story books to talk about and share the new places we may explore. Kate Nash is the founder of Kate Nash Literary Agency, which continues to be one of the most exciting independent businesses in London, UK, since its inception in 2009. She earned her degree in History at the University of York.

Amongst the schools that we have supported since launch the average % pupil premium* is 43.4% (national average 23%). In the second book, Luke is reunited with his sister, Holly and their adventures in Hyde Park begin. Now a lieutenant in Uncle George’s regiment, Luke is thrust into action when a gang of rats plot to take over the palace and the siblings must join forces with their new friends to defeat them.And if your little one sneaks under the covers with one of these books and a flashlight, you should be proud of yourlittle bookworm—wait a few minutes before “catching” them.

With her extensive experience in the publishing industry, Caroline Sheldon established her own agency three decades ago. Today, the Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency is located in Hillgate Place, London, and places great interest in fiction and children’s literature.Did you know that a polar bear used to fish near the Tower of London? Or that ice bowling on the frozen Thames was once a popular pastime? Created by prolific author, Wendy Clark, ‘Magical Mabel’s Adventure In The Tower Of London’ uses two of the author’s feisty real-life dogs as inspiration for a thrilling new children’s book. Interestingly, indie bookshops - despite the current state of retail - are on the rise, after two decades plus of decline. For example, Nicola manages Brian Conaghan. He’s the author of the enlightening and amusing YA novel When Mr. Dog Bites and the multi-award-winning teen coming-of-age fiction The Weight of a Thousand Feathers. Reading books is a great way to explore a new place in the comfort of your living room. Whether you’re planning a visit to London with kids, or just want to share a new city with them, books are a great way to start. Great reads before a trip to London with kids This is London