To the Top and Bottom of London (and Points Beyond)
© Lynne Siemens 2004
Introduction | London
| Outside London | Paris | Wish
List | Tips | Resources
Contents
Introduction
In the fall of 2003, my family and I lived in London. We
had spent two previous falls in Oxford and decided this time that we wished to
live in a large urban setting. So London, a city of 8 million people, it was. What
follows is a highlight of what London and the rest of England holds for
families. If you decide to go, we hope that you find your experience in UK as exciting
and interesting as we
did.
London
Outside London
Paris
Wish List
My husband and I returned to Europe in June, 2004, and toured
some sites without our children. The following sites are places we would
like to take them when we return to Europe in a year or two.
Tips
Resources
London
British Museum (free)
The British Museum opened 250 years
ago at what was then the edge of London. Part of its holdings
including the Sutton Hoo, Egyptian mummies, Roman coins, Rosetta stone, and many
other treasures. Our family spent many hours exploring the various
galleries. Exhibits are well marked and the tourbooks provide further
explanation. We especially enjoyed the hands-on opportunities. Each
day, volunteers had examples of the museum's holdings available for
handling. We fingered Roman coins, counterfeit bills, and gold
rings. The museum also has a very good bookstore filled with books for
everyone. The staff is very helpful. The children's activity books
are excellent learning tools. We also took part in the family activities
which were both fun and educational.
The Sutton Hoo shield
Greek Urn
Easter Island Man
National Gallery (free)
The National Gallery holds a collection of paintings and other works of art
from early English history until late 1800s. More modern art is housed in
other galleries. The art is divided by time period and there is plenty of
opportunity to stroll through the rooms. There are activity books
available that aid children's understandings of the paintings.
Natural History Museum (free)
This is another excellent museum in London. The exhibits are
varied, ranging from rocks to dinosaurs and fossils. There is several good
displays on evolution and Darwin's theories. We enjoyed the dinosaur
exhibit. It is the kind of museum where you can go over and over again and
still not see everything.
Entrance to the museum
Dino eggs
T-Rex
Predator or Scavenger, you decide
National Portrait Gallery (free)
The National Portrait Gallery focuses just on portraits. It starts
with the Tudors (1500s) and works forward to today. The focus is mainly
on royals and other famous people, though there are pictures of not-so-famous
people as well. In the fall 2003, there is a special exhibit on
servants. To aid understanding of the paintings, the gallery has put
together activity knapsacks. These are available free from the
information desk on the ground floor.
Globe Theatre (fee)
There is a tour and exhibition geared around the Globe theatre, famous for
Shakespeare's association with it. The tour includes a talk and
opportunity to take pictures within the theatre. The exhibition talks
about Shakespeare's London as well as various aspects about stagecraft.
There is an opportunity for children to dress in armor.
Science Museum (free)
The Science Museum is obviously geared around science and children's
exploration of it. There are plenty of opportunities for children to
touch, push, and try out various aspects of the exhibits, including flying a cessna.
We also took in a special exhibit on the making of the Lord of the Rings.
Flying the cessna
Space Pod
London Transport Museum (fee, children
under 16 are free)
The London Transport Museum traces the beginning of transport from the middle
1800's until today. Children can sit in an old horse-pulled bus and
trolley buses and drive a subway car. The exhibits are a mixed of
explanation and hands-on. One of the interesting facts is the amount of
horse dung that was created daily at the turn of the 1900s.
Taxi
Horse-drawn bus
Double-decker buses
Tower of London (fee)
The Tower of London is an exciting place to go. Please plan to spend
the day here because there is so much to see. In fact, we went on two
separate occasions and still did not see everything. Among the sites are the
British Crown Jewels, the execution spots, and tour of the Royal
Armory.
The White Tower which houses the armour.
Example of armour
London Zoo (fee)
We spent many afternoons at the zoo, exploring the various kinds of
animals. The zoo has been around for over 150 years. Harry Potter
fans will recognize one of the snakes in the reptile house. Winnie-the-Pooh fans will also be
pleased to see the various statutes dedicated to this famous bear. We
particularly enjoyed the "Animals in Action" where the zoo keepers
showed several different kinds of animals demonstrating nature behaviours
(including some impressive poos.)
Clownfish
George the parrot
Owl in action
Snake in reptile house
Bank of England Museum (free)
The Bank of England Museum traces the history of the development of British
currency and the Central Bank. The highlight of the tour was touching a
real brick of gold. In the "present" room, there is an
opportunity to work as an exchange trader which would interest older children.
Pollock's Toy Museum (fee)
The Pollock's Toy Museum is a little museum on top of a toy store.
Its collections include toys from around the world, toys for boys and girls,
and toys through history. It was really interesting to see how little
toys have changed over the centuries. Several board games from the
Victorian times include Snakes and Ladders, Parcheesi, and Nine Man
Morris (from Tudor Times). A special part of the collection was teddy
bears who are over 100 years old.
Toy guns from the early 20th century
Early versions of Snakes and Ladders
Teddy bears from the early 20th century
Shadow puppets
Musuem of London (free)
This museum traces the history of London from the Bronze Age to today.
Every era is very well developed with many models and touchable exhibits.
The Victorian Age includes a General Store where the shop owner provides a
talk. This museum is one that you must visit more than once. We
spent two hours there and only saw the Bronze Age, Roman Age and Medieval
Age. We had another 400 years of history to go.
Kensington Gardens
The Kensington Gardens holds a great deal for everyone. One of the
features is a statue of Peter Pan which is located by the Serpentine.
Kate and Derek in front of Peter Pan statue
Squirrel on the statue
Kensington Palace (fee)
The Kensington Palace was an interesting place to visit. The tour
included a show of gowns and hats of Queen Elizabeth II and some of Princess Diana's
dresses. There was also a book about the rules on dressing for court.
Princess of Wales Memorial
Playground (free)
Our children enjoyed this playground. It is based on Never Never Land
with a pirate ship to climb on, a wood fortress to swing on, and teepees to hide
in. The playground is fully enclosed so parents can relax on a bench while
the children play. It closes early in the winter so get there early.
Pirate ship
Victoria & Albert Museum
(free)
We spent several hours at this museum. Its focus is on applied arts and
design with a combination of displays and hands-on areas. Kate and Derek
designed their coats of arms, book plates, and monograms. There was
opportunity to try on period clothes and build different types of
furniture. The museum has designed activity trails which helped the
explain the exhibits.
Making a mirror in the early 1800s gallery
Trying on the gauntlet in the Tudor gallery
Making coats of arms in the Tudor gallery
Creating the Crystal Palace
Wallace Collection (free)
The Wallace Collection is a family's collection of art, arms and armors, and
other curios. It was an interesting mix. In the basement, there is a
room explaining restoration of art. Part of this includes a discussion of
how armor was made with several pieces for children to try on.
Westminster Abbey (fee)
Westminster Abbey is full of over 1000 years of history. All Britain's
kings and queens except two have been crowned there and there is opportunity to
view both the coronation chair used for most and poet's corner. One highlight
of the visit is the ability to walk on a 900 year old tile floor in the Charter
House. The museum is small but very intriguing. There is an
opportunity to see funeral effigies from several kings and queens and some
archaeological finds. There is an activity sheet for children to do.
London Eye (fee)
There is nothing better for getting a view of the city than London Eye.
The ride is about 30 minutes in length and a chance to see in all
directions. Make sure you choose a sunny day so that you have the best
opportunity for the best view.
Standing on the Jubilee Bridge with London Eye in the background
View of Big Ben and Parliament buildings
View of one of the bridges
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (fee)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was magical for children and adults alike. The
special effects were amazing. Through the use of lights and costumes, the
car actually flew. This is an experience not to be missed.
Half-price tickets for the best seats are available at Leicester Square and well
worth the investment.
In front of the theatre
Greenwich
Greenwich is a short tube ride away from downtown London and worth the
trip. We spent the day exploring the various sites related to Maritime
history. Greenwich is, of course, the home of the Greenwich Mean Time, the
start of time zones.
Cutty Sark (fee)
The Cutty Sark stands in dry dock in Greenwich. This boat was the
fastest clipper during the tea days. We learned that a cutty sark is a
short dress worn by a witch. It is immortalized in one of Robbie Burn's
poems. The hold has a collection of figureheads from various ships.
View of the Cutty Sark.
Maritime Museum (free)
The Maritime Museum is a collection of exhibits relating to the sea in its
various forms. There are several rooms devoted to exploration and one on
passengers. The hands-on area is excellent. There is opportunity
for children to load a cargo boat, operate a gunnery, and pretend to be a
deepwater sea divers. We also practiced rowing a Viking boat. This
museum is one that is worth more than one trip.
View of museum from the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory (free)
The Royal Observatory is famous for the prime meridian which runs through
it. The museum tells the history of longitude and the development of time
zones. The observatory also has a planetarium show.
Straddling the Prime Meridian
Looking at Greenwich Mean Time
Hampton Court
Hampton Court is one of Henry VIII's palaces. We had a good day there
exploring the palace, finding our way through the maze, and hearing ghost
stories from the security guards. It is the type of place where you need
to allocate a full day. To add to the experience, ask for the activity
sheets and take in some of the guided tours.
Standing guard
The maze
I wonder if we can get out again
This was a hot job
Outside London
Salisbury Cathedral
(suggested donation)
Salisbury Cathedral has the tallest spire in England.
It was built over the course of the 1300s after the bishop received permission
to move the cathedral from Old Sarum to Salisbury. The church is open to the
public with a suggested donation. Besides walking around the cathedral
and viewing one of the original copies of the Magna Carta, we highly recommend the tour of the
spire and attic. With a knowledgeable tour guide, you climb over
300 steps to the base of the spire and have an opportunity to view the
countryside, including looking over to Old Sarum.
Cathedral with spire
Interior of cathedral
Medieval Graffiti
Roof
Medieval supports in the spire
One of the views from the base of the spire
Old Sarum (English Heritage Site)
Old Sarum is a old Roman fort and later English
settlement. The Salisbury Cathedral was originally here, but later moved
because the site lacked fresh water and the weather was miserable. There
are several ruins still standing with plenty room for running and limited
climbing.
Old Sarum walls
Playing tag
Old cathedral
Old Wardour (English Heritage Site)
Old Wardour is a "romantic" ruin. It was
build in medieval time and later destroyed during the English Civil War.
It is also a site where there is space to run and climb.
Climbing the castle walls
At the top of Old Wardour
Examining the walls
Stonehenge (English Heritage Site)
Stonehenge, one of England's most popular sites, is a site to
behold. Given the number of people who are interested in seeing it, you
are limited how close you can get to the stones themselves. Still, the
stones look big and heavy, even from a distance. An audio tour is included
with the price to admission.
Enjoying the view
Taking in the commentary
Impressive site
Oxford
Oxford is another city worth visiting. It is the home of
one of the world's oldest universities. The Oxford Story, a museum where
you travel along a moving belt, explains the history of the university.
You should also enjoy a stop at the Covered Market in the city centre and stop
for coffee and cookies at Ben's Cookies.
Oxford Story
Staring at the River Thames, it continues on to London
Some of the local wildlife
Enjoying cookies
Picking out some fresh meat for dinner
Enjoying some time in the playground.
Vale of the White Horse
The Vale of the White Horse is another interesting place to
visit. The white horse is a chalk figured draw on the hillside and visible
from miles around. It is not clear why it was created, only that it has
been around for thousands of year. At this location, is the site where, as
legend has it, St. George slew the dragon. The blood of the dragon killed
the grass on the knoll, where to this day, the hilltop is bald. It was
very windy the day we were there so we saw several people taking advantage of
the wind to become human kites.
View of the white horse from the road
Standing in the middle
Sign explaining the white horse
Hill where St. George killed the dragon
Human kites
A burial site near the Vale of the White Horse. It is also from the late
bronze age.
Sheffield
While we were in London, we took the train up to Sheffield to
visit friends. We spent time exploring castles and playgrounds.
One of the excellent playgrounds
Just hanging out
Castleton
Castleton is a small community about an hour by bus from
Sheffield. While there, we explore Perveril Castle, built at the time of
William the Conquer, and an old lead mine. This was the highs and lows of
the trip. We climbed to the top of the hill where the castle was and
descended over 500 stairs to the lead mine. To top off the day, we tromped
through the sheep fields (dodging the piles).
Perveril Castle (English Heritage Site)
View of the castle
Enjoying tag
The castle keep
View
of the countryside from the top of the hill
Speedwell Cavern (fee)
Entrance to the mine
Going down
Traveling by boat through the mine
View of the tunnels
Walking
Walking through the field
Climbing over the stiles
Entrance to Odin's mine
This road collapsed about 30 years ago and never rebuilt.
Duxford
Another interesting side trip was the the Imperial War Museum
at Duxford. My family toured the museum and learned much about military
aircraft. They were there when the last flight of the Concord took off
from New York.
Tank
Missles
Model of the concord
Planning the mission
Kennilworth Castle
Castles, as you can tell, were always at the top of our list
of things to see. Kennilworth Castle is in Kennilworth, near
Warwick, and is a ruin. This means that there are plenty of places
to explore. There is something interesting to know about this
castle. Henry VIII once flooded the plays for a special event.
Warships were floated in this lake. Be sure to ask for the activity
sheets.
View of the castle
Taking a rest
Model of the castle after Henry VIII flooded the area.
Some of the local graffiti
Stratford-upon-Avon
No visit to England is complete without a stop in Stratford,
home of Shakespeare and the Teletubbies. We enjoyed touring the sites and
attending one of the plays at Swan Theatre. The theatre is really good and
children with good theatre manners are welcome.
Standing in front of Shakespeare's birthplace
The great bard himself
The other famous residents of Stratford
The river is full of geese who welcome food from the tourists
Brighton
We also enjoyed a visit to Brighton, one of the resort towns along the
southern coast. It is a short train ride from London. Even in
winter, there is lots to see and do.
Standing on the pier
Enjoying the fair
Just bumping along
The beach at night
The Royal Pavilion built in the 1800's as a seaside residence for the royal
family. It is an eclectic combination of architectural styles, including
an oriental feel. It is open to the public.
Canterbury
While we were in London, we became big fans of a show called "Time
Team". This show took the audience are an archaeological dig each
night in various parts of England. One night, they talked about the big
dig that was going on in Canterbury, so we decided to go. The dig was of
Roman and Medieval Canterbury. While we were also there, we went to the
Cathedral which is very impressive. If you go, ask for the activity sheets
and look for the carved animals among the cloister seats. We also went the
Museum of Canterbury, which was tucked in one of the side streets. This
reinforced to us that some of the best experiences are found off the beaten
path.
Sign directing our way
Looking over the dig site
Examining the artifacts
Dog print in a roman roof tile. It was likely left when the tiles were
drying in the sun
Museum of Canterbury -- learning your runic ABCs
Smelling medieval poo
Playing a round of snakes and ladders
Bristol
After our time in London, we spent a week in Bristol and used it as a base to
explore the western part of England. We visited Cornwall, Wales and Bath.
This is a replica that John Cabot sailed for the new world in. It landed
in Newfoundland
Enjoying the ferry ride up the ride
Cornwall
We went for a walk on the moors of Cornwall. This area is the Cheesewring.
Granite is quarried in this area. The stones are marked for identification
of the owner.
This is one of the stone formations at the top of the hill. It has been
worn away by the wind and rain. Kate and Derek thought it looked like a
rather pointy shoe.
We also stopped at Project Eden, a large conservatory built in an old stone
quarry. The two bubbles contain a rain forest room and a temperate room
with plants from both zones. We took guided tours of both rooms.
Since it was the off-season, it was in effect a private tour. What follows
are some pictures from there.
One of the flowers
At the top of the zone
Oranges
This is an example of some of the roads that you will encounter in
Cornwall. Believe it or not, this was a two way street.
Wales
One
of our stops was Chepstow Castle. Derek took on the job of guarding the
castle.
We also stopped at Tintern Abbey, made famous in Woodsworth's poetry and other
romantic poets and painters. The abbey fell into ruins when Henry VIII
dissolved the monasteries, but much remains to explore.
Inside the abbey
View of the whole abbey
Bath
We spent one day in Bath exploring the historic baths and other parts of the
city.
As part of the day, we toured the Roman baths. They were discovered in the
late 1800's when people in the surrounding houses were complaining of water in
their basements. The city begin to dig under the houses and found the
ruins. The ruins have been partially opened to the public.
A model of what the Roman baths would have looked like
The sacred water
A tour of the main bath
The Romans perfected floor heating.
Pouring a glass of the scared water
Standing in the Royal Crescent. We had seen one of the Time Team episodes
where they conducted a dig at the Royal Crescent looking for a Roman road.
We just had to go see the sight as a result.
Playing miniature golf
Paris
In the middle of our trip, we took several days in
Paris. Unlike the last time where we took the bus/ferry combination, this
time we went in style on the Eurostar through the chunnel. It was a great
experience. The trip took just over 2 1/2 hours and we left from Waterloo
train station, just a short bus ride from our flat, and we got into the train
station at Gare du Nord, a short cab ride from our youth hostel.
Picture of the train station at Gare du Nord.
Eiffel Tower
No trip to Paris is complete without a ride to the top of
the Eiffel Tower. Despite the brisk temperatures, it was crowded in the
tower. Nevertheless, we enjoyed the views from the top.
View from the top
Rodin Museum
The Thinker
Arc de Triumph
Standing in front of the Arc de Triumph
View of the Eiffel Tower from the top
Some of the stone work on the front of the Arc
Notre Dame Cathedral
Standing in front of the Cathedral
St. Denis with his head
One of the gargoyles
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Climbing the stairs to the Cathedral at night
Looking towards the top
A sunny day in front
the funicular
Standing at the base of the Sacred Heart. Both Kate and Derek enjoyed the
carousel that you see to the left.
View from the top of the cathedral
L'Open Bus
We enjoyed a tour with L'Open Bus Company again. (We had done a tour with them
in 1998 when we were in Paris.) We found that this was a good way to see
large parts of the city that we might not get to otherwise. We could get
on and off at various stops.
View from the bus
The tour bus
Enjoying some tag while waiting for the bus. This is in the part across
the Hotel des Invalides.
Luxemburg Gardens
No sight-seeing trip is complete without a stop at a
playground. Play is the international language and Kate and Derek found
friends right away. We spent a couple of hours in the park, giving Kate
and Derek time to be children without worrying about manners and being
quiet. Everyone came away refreshed and ready for more sight-seeing.
Next Trip:
Despite this full list of sights, we did not see everything
that which we wanted. As a result, we are already planning our next trip
to England and sights beyond. Some of the things that we have added to our
wish list include:
London (Opera)
My husband and I took in an English version of "Barber of Seville"
and thoroughly enjoyed it. We came away humming the songs, which one only
generally does with musicals. The next trip to London will include more
theatre of all sorts.
York
A view of Shambles, the oldest market street in London
The York Minster. There is a museum underneath the cathedral which
explains the history of the building. As construction workers shored up
the foundations of the church, they discovered Roman and Saxon ruins.
These ruins were preserved and you can tour the undercroft today.
No trip to York is complete without a walk around the city walls.
When you climb to the top of Clifford's Tower, you can get a view of the city.
Sweden
These and the following picture are rock carvings at Tanum in Sweden. The
carvings date back to the Bronze Age. Given their significance, the site
has been declared an United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO) site.
Besides the rock carvings, the site also includes a replica of a Bronze age
village and religious sites. This picture is of a religious carving in the
middle of an island. The people threw sacrifices into the water.
This picture and the following two are from the Botanical Gardens in Goteburg.
We were struck by the similarity in plants in this area of Sweden and our home
region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
This is a statue of Poseidon which stands in the Gotenburg's city square.
From the base of the statue, you can look down to the harbour.
This and the following picture is of the Elfsborg Fortress which is in the
harbor. It was built initially as a fortress to defend the city and later
converted into a prison. You need to take a ferry ride to from Gotenburg's
docks to get there.
This is a picture of the museum that is on site at the fortress.
Tips:
- We eased the adjustment to jet lag by moving the children's wakeup time
progressively earlier each day. We were able to adjust in three days,
rather than a week.
- If you are going to travel outside London, consider using the train.
For 20 pounds, a family can buy a family rail pass which provides cheaper
travel. Often the rates were 50% of regular fare.
- If you are planning to visit a number of English Heritage sites, we advise
that you buy a pass. This will then gain you free access to the
sites. Several of the sites, including Stonehenge, are quite expensive
if you purchase individual tickets.
- If you are planning to rent a car, do so several days in advance.
Unlike Canada, you cannot rent the day before you want a car and get the car
inexpensively.
- We found the best way to enjoy our visit was to walk and take the
bus. The subway system is underground which means that you miss much
of the street life. We went down to Trafalgar Square with a friend and
stumbled onto a Morris Dancing Festival. We watched the dancers for an
hour and got an education in folk dancing as well. We would have
missed this if we had used the underground.
- If you can afford it, we recommend living as close to centre of the city
as possible. Though our rent was very expensive, we were able to see
and do more because we did not have to spend a lot of time on the subway
getting to the sites we were interested in.
- Banking has become much easier since we made our first trip in 1995.
It is now very easy to access Canadian bank accounts through ATMs.
Internet banking made it possible to closely track bank accounts and visa
bills.
- Do keep in mind that ATMs may not be as plentiful once you leave
London. We found ourselves in Cornwall with little money and no ATM
and restaurants that did not take visa. Do plan ahead.
- See Getting settled with Kids in Oxford for additional
tips.
Getting Around London:
- Bus travel is cheaper than the subway. In the opinion
of our children, the double-decker bus is more fun than the subway.
You can either buy a single ticket good for two hours or a day's pass from
the machines located at each bus stop.
- It is also possible to buy packets of tickets (adults and
children) at many locations in the city. This made bus travel even
cheaper.
- If you are interested in using the subway, consider
traveling after 9:30 and purchasing a family travel card which reduces the
cost.
- If you are planning to take the subway in from the airport,
consider taking the Heathrow Express from the airport to Paddington
Station. It only takes 15 minutes, whereas the subway can take up to 2
hours. Also, keep in mind that you can check in your luggage for your
flight at the Station and then take the express to the airport. This
keeps the stress of traveling down.
Resources (Just
a few suggestions)
- Books
- Traveling with Children in England:
- The Best Pubs for Families. Jill Adam, St. Albans, Herts: ALMA
Books, 1989/90.
- Britain: A Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit. Richard Everist,
Bryn Thomas, and Tony Wheeler, Australia: Lonely Planet Publications,
1995.
- Children Welcome: Family Holiday Guide '95. Children Welcome!,
United Kingdom: FHG Publications, 1995.
- Egon Ronay's Ford Guide 1994 ... And Baby Comes too. Egon Ronay,
London: Egon Ronay's Guides, 1994.
- The Family Guide to England and Wales. Peter Titchmarsh,
Norwich: Jarrold Colour Publications, 1994.
- The Family Welcome Guide 1994: The Best Selective Guide to Hotels,
Self- catering, Restaurants and Pubs for Parents and Children. Jill
Foster and Malcolm, London: Harper Collins, 1999.
- Innocents Abroad: Traveling with Kids in Europe. Laura
Sutherland and Valerie Deutsch, Viking, 1991.
- Kidding Around London: A Family Guide to the City. Sarah
Lovett, John Muir Publications, 1995.
- Kids' Britain. Betty Jerman, London: Pan Macmillan Children's
Books, 1995.
- The New Let's Go With Children
Series. Maureen
Cuthbert and Suzanne Bennett, United Kingdom: Cube Publications, 2004.
- The Oxford Guide 1995/96. Published by the Oxford Mail.
- The Visitor's Guide to English Heritage. English Heritage,
London: English Heritage, 1995.
- The Wall's Guide to 1001 Places to Go to in the School Holidays.
George Thaw, Wilts: Good Books, 1994.
- Living in Britain:
- Studying
and Living in the United Kingdom 2004-05. The British Council,
UK.
- How to Study & Live in Britain: A Handbook for Students From
Overseas. Jane Woolfenden, Plymouth, UK: Northcote House Publishers,
1990.
- Living and Working in Britain: A Survival Handbook. David
Hampshire, Surrey, UK: Survival Books, 2004.
- I-uk.com
-- The site is sponsored by British Council, UK Trade &
Investment, and Visit Britain. The site contains information
about living and working in Britain.
- Traveling with Children:
- Travel with Children: A Travel Survival Kit. Cathy Lanigan,
Hawthorn, Australia: Lonely Planet Publications, 2002
- Traveling with Children: A Survival Guide for Parents. Dr.
David Haslam, Great Britain: MacDonald & Co. ltd., 1988.
- Trouble-Free Travel with Children: Over 700 Helpful Hints for Parents on the
Go. Vicki Lansky, Deep Haven, MN: The Book Peddlers, 2003.
To the Top and Bottom of London (and Points Beyond).
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The Sutton Hoo shield
Greek Urn
Easter Island Man
