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prettycitylondon volume two

Cynthia Hamilton — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:01:34 +0000

In prettycitylondon, Siobhan Ferguson brought the Instagram sensation to the printed page, and helped thousands look beyond London’s famous landmarks to discover the hidden gems the capital has to offer.

After exploring cities far and wide, from Paris to New York, she has now turned her eye back to her beloved home. In this companion volume to prettycitylondon, more lovely neighbourhoods like Islington, Greenwich and Spitalfields are given the Pretty City treatment.

Full of the unexplored and less-appreciated areas of London, this stunning guide also includes tips on how to plan and photograph your own prettycitylondon experience, whether on foot or dreaming from afar.

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prettycityamsterdam

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:34 +0000

Beyond the crowds and the stereotypes, Amsterdam is a city full of hidden gems. This beautiful collection of images will take you past its famous landmarks to explore the prettiest sights of the city known as the ‘Venice of the North’. From secluded cafés to artisan outlets, vintage markets and tree-lined canals, prettycityamsterdam champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a bustling capital city. Curated by Siobhan Ferguson, founder and editor of Instagram’s @theprettycities and the author of the acclaimed prettycitylondon, this stunning guide also includes tips on how to plan your own prettycityamsterdam experience, whether on foot or from afar.

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prettycityparis: The Colouring Book

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:37 +0000

The City of Light has long provided an allure for an artist’s keen eye, but within these pages Paris’s boutique stores, cosy cafes, old-world book shops, breathtaking landmarks and more are all waiting to be brought to life with your creativity.

Discover tranquil pockets of beauty in the world’s most romantic city and take your imagination on a journey along its prettiest passages. Featuring intricate hand-drawn line illustrations and handy palette guides, this is the perfect book to help you unwind and colour the calm into your day.

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prettycityparis

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:37 +0000

Adored by millions and considered by many to be the chic capital of the romantic world, Paris is a treasure trove for visitors. From the quaint les passages couverts to the beautiful jardins, there is something for everyone in Paris, and even amongst such famous landmarks as the Eiffel Tower there is always a pocket of tranquil calm to discover.

In this instalment of her bestselling Pretty Cities series, photographer Siobhan Ferguson puts her own spin on the City of Lights and provides an essential guide on how to revel in what the city has to offer, both in plain sight and off the beaten path. Discover boutique stores, cosy cafes, old-world book shops and more as you’re taken across Paris for your own Pretty City experience.

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prettycitylondon: The Petite Guide to London’s Beautiful Places

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:36 +0000

Featuring everything from charming cafes and restaurants to peaceful parks and wisteria-filled mews, prettycitylondon is the perfect handbook on the capital’s pockets of beauty.

Whether you’re looking for a picturesque riverside stroll, a romantic drink, an eye-catching florist’s or an indulgent shopping trip followed by the best coffee and cake, prettycitylondon uncovers over 100 destinations to explore throughout the seasons.

A visual celebration filled with beautiful photography and hand-drawn maps, this book will inspire both locals and visitors to look beyond London’s famous landmarks and experience the city in a brand-new light.

‘An Instagram sensation.’ – Evening Standard

‘A must-buy for any London dweller.’ – Glamour

‘Nobody’s a greater expert than photographer and urban wanderer @siobhaise’ – Secret London

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prettycitynewyork: The Coloring Book

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:37 +0000

Within these pages you will find New York City’s artsy enclaves, chic boutiques and gorgeous eateries, all waiting to be brought to life with your colors. Discover hidden pockets of beauty in the world’s most famous city and take your imagination on a journey along its prettiest streets.

Featuring intricate hand-drawn line illustrations and handy neighborhood tips, this is the perfect book to help you unwind and color your way to peace and calm.

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prettycitydublin

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:16:11 +0000

Dublin is a unique, multi-layered city, where ancient and youthful meet to form a community rich in culture, creativity and song. With picturesque seaside villages and romantic medieval castles, you are guaranteed a warm Irish welcome. This beautiful collection of images will take you past Dublin’s famous landmarks – the bridge, the Liffey, the pubs – and into the hidden gems waiting around every corner. From secluded mews to artisan outlets, vintage markets and tree-lined streets, prettycitydublin champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a bustling capital city like Dublin. Full of the unexplored and less-appreciated areas of Dublin, this stunning guide also includes tips on how to plan and capture your own prettycitydublin experience, whether on foot or dreaming from afar.

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prettycitynewyork

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:36 +0000

New York City is known for many things: its urban, high -rise landscape; bustling atmosphere; and busy business and tourist spots. Pretty tree-lined avenues, cute shops, and serene getaways do not immediately come to mind for this cosmopolitan city – but they are there if you know where to look. Filled with stunning images, prettycitynewyork uncovers the beautiful, the quaint, and the downright pretty that is scattered throughout the world’s most famous city. Travel down secluded alleys, peruse markets and artisan boutiques, and discover the gems hidden in this bustling metropolis. Along with helpful tips for budding photographers and advice on how to plan your own prettycitynewyork experience, this book is perfect for visitors on foot and armchair travelers alike.

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prettycitylondon: The Colouring Book

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:35 +0000

Hidden away in the hustle and bustle of London are a surprising number of pockets of calm – quiet mews, flower-strewn houses on tree-lined streets, and magical shops and eateries that can still the mind and ease the stresses of a busy day. This world is brought ever closer in prettycitylondon: The Colouring Book, making it perfect to unwind with for adults and children alike. Allow the stunning, intricate images and helpful descriptions to whisk you away to a world of pastels and peace, and colour the calm back into your day.

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prettycitylondon

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:01:35 +0000

Go beyond London’s famous landmarks and discover the hidden gems. From secluded mews and undiscovered cafes to flower markets and tree-lined streets, prettycitylondon champions the quiet, gentle moments that allow you to escape in a huge capital city like London. If you know where to look, you will find that traditional shopfronts, vintage transport, artisan bakeries, whimsical florists and timeless bookstores are but a hop, skip and a jump from the centre, and some right in the middle. Full of the unexplored and less-appreciated areas of London, this stunning guide also includes tips on how to plan and photograph your own prettycitylondon experience, whether on foot or dreaming from afar.

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