The Science Lover's Guide to London (ePub)
Imprint: White Owl
Series: City Guides
File Size: 25.4 MB (.epub)
Illustrations: 115 colour illustrations
ISBN: 9781399063630
Published: 30th August 2024
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London has seen many scientific discoveries and engineering feats in its history. Scientists have made their home and studied in the metropolis, while the city is a hub for medical and scientific collections displayed in quirky and engaging museums. From Michael Faraday to Rosalind Franklin and William Harvey, London’s scientists have inspired people to find out more, study, and innovate.
This book takes you on an area by area journey through London to discover places and people associated with science, and even see and experience scientific phenomena. From museums and bars associated with science, and behind the scenes engineering tours, scientific genius is all over the city. Each statue and plaque has a story behind it, waiting to be discovered.
This unique book can be used as a guidebook on a physical journey through London, or as a collection of intriguing and often obscure stories and information for science lovers to enjoy wherever they are. Whether you are an aspiring scientist, are home schooling, attending a conference in London, or simply love science, this book has ideas to inspire you.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, A D
This was a very interesting read to learn more about the history of science in London, lots of great information.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, Didem Durak Akser
Science lover? Check
Like guides? Check
London? Check
This is a well-researched and insightful guide to the scientific locations, and people of science.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, Debbie Jaggers
Excellent book packed full of interesting information about London. Having lived in London for a number of years there was so much new information that I didn’t know in this book. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, Susan Johnston
As a big lover of London, I find guides to be fascinating reading. Some are filled with lots of gorgeous photos and very little information but this one was a real treat. Not only did it cover the major scientific places a tourist might want to visit, it also covered some smaller and more obscure ones too. And the text was filled with lots of information.
If Science is your interest, my suggestion would be to read the book and figure out a smaller number of places that tickle your fancy and then build your itinerary around those. If there are other things that can be lopped onto your major destination, do so, once you have a good bearing of the geography. If the book is any indicator each stop will be jam packed with things to see and do.
Five purrs and two paws up.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
NetGalley, Lisa Davidson
I love London, there is just something so fun and energetic about this city, and this book gives me several more reasons to go back. I feel like I've wasted my time before because I should have also noted these other interesting locations. It's organized logically; for example, you can check out medical-related places. My favorite was the building that focused the sun to the point that it was melting things on the ground. I highly recommend this to people who enjoy travel books and for people who live in or want to visit London, so you can also take notice of these other interesting places you probably don't know about, if you're like me. The illustrations are great, too.
About Rachael Rowe
RACHAEL ROWE is an author and journalist who has written for a range of magazines including National Geographic and Travel and Leisure, and authored walking guidebooks. Rachael trained and lived as a nurse in London and has a science degree. She now lives in Dorset.