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David Fathers

Illustrator, author & map maker of London guide books & more …

DIVERSE LONDON

20 walks exploring London's wonderfully varied communities


Discover the communities that have made London the amazing place it is to live in and visit, with this fascinating walking guide to the history, culture, religion and cuisine of immigrant London. Brimming with beautiful maps and illustrations, this handy, pocket-sized guide is the perfect companion for all those wishing to explore London's many vibrant and varied neighbourhoods.

The former Soup Kitchen in Brune Street.

In this captivating and insightful walking guide to London's rich and vibrant communities, route maps delightfully wind their way through the book, and each page is bursting with facts, stories and insights. Explore the Jewish centres of Whitechapel and Spitalfields, discover the Chinese areas of Limehouse and Soho, roam the West Indian communities of Brixton and Notting Hill; and meander around the sites and locations of many early South Asian restaurants of the West End, plus so much more. Diverse London will interest both those who live in London and those visiting, and anyone looking for a walking guide that's a little bit different.

Signs of the many Brick Lane restuarants.


Written, designed and illustrated by
David Fathers

Published by Bloomsbury

Available from Amazon or Waterstones and all bookshops


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Diverse London

Diverse London

Diverse London

Diverse London

Diverse London