In this rich historical novel from award-winning author Katherine Reay, a young woman is tasked with writing the next chapter of her family’s story. Shaped by social, aesthetic and political movements, the extraordinary story of London’s pubs tells the story of the city itself. Predictions can vary significantly from the coverage you may actually experience as a result of local factors (especially terrain). Established in the 18th century, Home House was designed by George III’s architect, James Wyatt, who was commissioned to build a sophisticated palace purely for enjoyment and entertainment.

Together, they’ve assembled 50 of the best recent examples of radical home refurbishment, from grand detached houses to industrial apartments and traditional terraces, creating an intriguing snapshot of evolving tastes and innovations shaped by some of the brightest names on the London architecture and interior design scene. Town houses and apartments exist within an endless, roaming cycle of regeneration and refurbishment as economics and demographics change, offering designers and their clients a chance of infinite variety and experimentation within some relatively tight parameters.

And Caro's a hero because she became an overnight spy after living it up in Paris for years and swearing up and down the Germans wouldn't invade? There is a lot of unhappiness, heartbreak and grief in this book, but the emotions are described in respectful and delicate way with no unnecessarily added drama, and the overall message is that of hope and love. Its no music, no machines, no television and no mobile phones rule makes it a haven for conversationalists and a firm favourite among some of the best known names in showbusiness.

Sisters bound by love, promises, our own language, and what I thought was our own unique sense of fairness. London has a wealth of truly stunning great houses, seen by many as one of the marvels of English architecture, and yet to many their histories, their interiors and their occupants remain unknown.The skillful weaving in of letters, diary entries, and historical documents makes this almost feel like a time-slip novel.

Editors Cristina Monteiro and David Knight of architecture and planning practice DK-CM introduce the history of the London Public House as part of the collective social and cultural heritage of the city. Our friendly on-site hospitality and maintenance teams are available to help whenever you need them, don’t worry, they won’t bite!

In fact, the generations of pain were caused simply because "No one got out of their own way to see what was rather than what they perceived it to be. This is a must-have for all designers and architects who will need to utilise the new regulations in their projects from April 2015 onwards as well as the contractors, clients and consultants who will need to understand and collaborate with them. Twin Sisters, WWII, letters left in the attic of their London House, and letters that Caroline needed to find to see if a secret about her aunt held for many years was true. Featuring a wide range of contributors including comedian Isy Suttie, musician Bob Stanley, brewer Jaega Wise and politician Rupa Huq, the book is richly illustrated with original drawings and rare archival material, with a Foreword by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. This book celebrates the incredible diversity, design and culture of London’s public houses from opulent Victorian Gin Palaces and homely medieval Taverns to contemporary Micropubs and community-owned breweries.