A Year of Things to See and Do in England

Mad Dogs and Englishmen

A seasonal snapshot of things to do in England at any time of the year, come rain or come shine or rain.

A seasonal snapshot of things to do in England at any time of the year, come rain or shine (or more likely just rain!). Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems England has to offer... 
 
'Excellent and unusual book - a wonderful way of discovering and planning things to do and places to visit you would never have thought of' -- ***** Reader review 
'A travel guide with humour' -- ***** Reader review 
'Good fun and interesting' -- ***** Reader review 
'A great gift for all ages' -- ***** Reader review 
'Must have book for anyone who's interesting in a staycation or any fans of weekend mini-breaks' -- ***** Reader review 
'Takes you on a journey to places you never knew existed...' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Using a mixture of unique seasonal events and interesting places to visit (all presented in attractive bite-sized entries), Mad Dogs and Englishmen is a browsable gift book aimed at those who are interested in getting to know their home country better as well as tourists seeking to make the most of their stay in England. 
 
In more than 220 pages, divided into months, Tom Jones demonstrates the diversity of England as a country; presenting interesting, unusual and thought-provoking things to do which also enlighten the reader, and convey the message that England is a great place to live and explore all year round. 
 
Go to a tree cathedral, collect glass on the beach, pretend to be a spy, visit a pub with no beer, go curling and canoeing, walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs - the possibilities are endless! 
 
'England is a country which requires more than a second look, an amazingly diverse place, offering almost-unlimited landscapes, culture and history, and a diversity of opportunities which is unrivalled anywhere else in the world.'

Tom Jones is a writer and researcher who lives in South East London. He is happiest when discovering new things to do and believes it is important to make the most of where you live. Born in the South Cotswolds, before creating Tired of London, Tired of Life, he worked as a researcher at the House of Commons, as a white van man and in the Armed Forces Medal Office.

A seasonal snapshot of things to do in England at any time of the year, come rain or shine (or more likely just rain!). Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems England has to offer... 
 
'Excellent and unusual book - a wonderful way of discovering and planning things to do and places to visit you would never have thought of' -- ***** Reader review 
'A travel guide with humour' -- ***** Reader review 
'Good fun and interesting' -- ***** Reader review 
'A great gift for all ages' -- ***** Reader review 
'Must have book for anyone who's interesting in a staycation or any fans of weekend mini-breaks' -- ***** Reader review 
'Takes you on a journey to places you never knew existed...' -- ***** Reader review 
 
***************************************************************************************** 
Using a mixture of unique seasonal events and interesting places to visit (all presented in attractive bite-sized entries), Mad Dogs and Englishmen is a browsable gift book aimed at those who are interested in getting to know their home country better as well as tourists seeking to make the most of their stay in England. 
 
In more than 220 pages, divided into months, Tom Jones demonstrates the diversity of England as a country; presenting interesting, unusual and thought-provoking things to do which also enlighten the reader, and convey the message that England is a great place to live and explore all year round. 
 
Go to a tree cathedral, collect glass on the beach, pretend to be a spy, visit a pub with no beer, go curling and canoeing, walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs - the possibilities are endless! 
 
'England is a country which requires more than a second look, an amazingly diverse place, offering almost-unlimited landscapes, culture and history, and a diversity of opportunities which is unrivalled anywhere else in the world.'

One Thing A Day To Do in London

Tired of London, Tired of Life

A charming and inspiring book of 365 things to do in London

A charming and inspiring book of 365 things to do in London. Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries ranging from the well-known to the quirky, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems London has to offer... 
 
'One thing to do every day that'll stop you getting tired of the big smoke.' -- The Guardian 
'A great way to explore London!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Great fun and great information' -- ***** Reader review 
'Great book to dip into. Always find something new to do/somewhere new to go' -- ***** Reader review 
'A brilliant book with fascinating ideas to do around the city' -- ***** Reader review 
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As the late great Samuel Johnson sagely observed, 'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.' 
 
When author Tom Jones found himself doing the same things week in, week out while living in England's treasured capital, he decided to heed Johnson's words and seek out a thing to do each day in London to make him fall back in love with the city. 
 
Here, in Tired of London, Tired of Life, Tom shares the fun, diverting and imaginative things that you can do to keep yourself amused in London. With seasonally appropriate suggestions for each day of the year, you can explore East London by canoe, search for Fagin's lair in Clerkenwell, play petanque in Southwark, seek out Aphrodite in the British Museum on Valentine's Day and enjoy a host of unusual ways to enjoy the capital. 
 
So grab your A-Z and start discovering a whole other side to this majestic city!

One thing to do every day that'll stop you getting tired of the big smoke.

Tom Jones

David Doran

This well designed and informative book really does have something for everyone, whether you are a Londoner or a visitor

Tom Jones has created a truly brilliant guidebook full of different ideas for your visit to the capital

Fifty-two Weekends of Things to See and Do

Discover all that London has to offer, one weekend at a time. Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries ranging from the well-known to the quirky, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems London has to offer... 
 
'This well designed and informative book really does have something for everyone, whether you are a Londoner or a visitor' -- London Visitors 
'Tom Jones has created a truly brilliant guidebook full of different ideas for your visit to the capital' -- The Sun 
'Can't wait to start trying these out!!' -- ***** Reader review 
'One of the best books about London I have ever had the pleasure reading' -- ***** Reader review 
'I totally love this book. Even a tired old Londoner like myself has been inspired' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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With London, The Weekends Start Here, explore the unrivalled range of cultural, artistic, historical and outdoor experiences this dynamic capital has to offer, with plenty of time to achieve the unexpected before another Monday morning rolls round. 
 
Perfect for Londoners and visitors alike, discover 52 themed weekends, organised by season, with over 250 interesting and quirky entries for unusual and surprising attractions. Including all you need to know about location, transport and the best places to eat and drink. 
 
From Wild London in the spring to Nordic London in the winter and Tea Drinker's London, Quiet London, Japanese London and more in between: multicultural and historical, urban and wild, peaceful and vibrant - there's plenty to do in London to suit your mood and interests, as well as the time of year. 
 
Why not try ... ? 
 
Drinking in pubs once frequented by pirates and smugglers in Wapping 
Taking a Scandinavian sauna at the Finnish Church 
Eating grapes from a royal grape vine 
Spotting London's Peregrine Falcons 
Finding literary treasures in the British Library 
Soaking up the sun on a Japanese Roof Garden 
Walking the route of a Victorian sewer 
Exploring the chalk downland valleys of south London 
 
What are you waiting for?

Tom Jones

Praise for London, The Weekends Start Here

This well designed and informative book really does have something for everyone, whether you are a Londoner or a visitor

Tom Jones has created a truly brilliant guidebook full of different ideas for your visit to the capital

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