Vicky Wilson Livres

Walking through most parts of London produces puzzles entire buildings or bits of street furniture, monuments or memorials that seem out of place, out of time or simply inexplicable. Sometimes they become so familiar we cease to notice their strangeness, sometimes we are intrigued enough to explore their stories. The findings are collected here as oddities though the word has many different nuances. Some things would be odd under any circumstances, some are the work of very odd people, some are odd by being relocated in new contexts, such as a Wren spire grounded in a 1960s housing estate or a South Seas whalebone in a suburban street. Some seem odd now because of the way the world has changed around them. So, take a seat next to Spike Milligan, discover the dead letter box used by spies in Brompton Cemetery, and dance on the grave of one of the world s greatest clowns.

The book features eight unique walking tours that uncover Bristol's hidden treasures, showcasing its rich contrasts. Readers will explore the city's stunning Georgian architecture, medieval streets, innovative street art, and lush parks. The walks also highlight the engineering marvels and serene waterways that define Bristol's character, offering a comprehensive look at both its historical and contemporary charm.

An invitation and guide to the best homes in London, from Ben Franklin's to Sherlock Holmes'  London has an amazing range of houses regularly open to the public, and this book covers them all. Architects from Robert Adam to Ernö Goldfinger are represented. In social terms, the spectrum runs from the destitute who filled the workhouse now known as Vestry House in Walthamstow, to aristocrats and royalty busily building and coupling in Kensington and Twickenham. With architectural details, social history, biographies, and practical information, this book provides everything visitors need to plan a trip back through the centuries.

Walking Oxford tells the story of the city, its people and places in eight surprising walks. Readers will explore many of the colleges and majestic University buildings, but also look beyond the famous dreaming spires to uncover a diverse story of millstreams and medieval lanes, breweries and jam factories, social housing and grand suburbs.

Did I Tell You? 131 poems for Children in Need was published on 16 November 2010 to raise money for the children's charity. The collection, based on the theme of childhood, has been put together by Kent poets Nicky Gould and Vicky Wilson after an invitation for submissions was posted in the local press and online.