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Reviewed by Liz Konkel for Readers' Favorite
London Baby Stations by Lande Jewels is a unique foray that explores stations in London through a lyrical and visual journey. The tour takes you along with fun trivia and historical facts to introduce you to a new side of these lines. You get a genuine sense of the history of these locations from disused stations to famous lines to hidden passages. Illustrations pair well with intriguing observations and insights arranged to appeal to a variety of readers. From locals to tourists to guides, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. The stations featured include underground lines like Piccadilly and Elizabeth, Light Rail, well-known places like Baker Street and Canary Wharf, and even abandoned areas like Necropolis.
This is an ideal companion for tourists and tour guides as this fun resource is engaging for every age. The book focuses on areas around London which offers a more in-depth perspective of the city. This is an interesting way of flipping the concept of a guidebook by exploring each location through stunning poetry. The lyrical nature of the stanzas is fun with a charming rhyme scheme that creates a rhythm from poem to poem, taking you through each location. Lande Jewels cleverly integrates facts from names like Charles Pearson to Charles Yerkes who had significant influence on stations. Other tidbits are included which engage you with the places such as challenges at the Victoria Line, the beautifully designed Oxford Circus station, and how Canary Wharf made headlines. This gives the book a sincerity that will open the mind to the architecture, culture, and history of each station and gives an appreciation for what each has to offer. After each poem, illustrations are included of each station with exterior and interior shots. These are creative with a unique artistic perspective that helps make each piece work as individual artwork. London Baby Stations is a refreshing take on the genres of history, travel, and poetry. This unique blend offers something new about these stunning locations in a way that will appeal to all ages.
