Description: Considered by many as one of the most beautiful book shop in London, this place is magical - the Victorian architecture and the piles of travel books will set you for this day's journey. Marylebone high street is a wonderful place to wonder so take your time in this area.

Description: The free museum and library for the incurably curious, this museum is hosted by UCL and is - like anything else connected to this university, a wonder. This is not a glitzy museum but one for the soul - try it and you will not be disappointed.

Description: You will not find a place better for books, this is the holy grail of knowledge - and the place is beautiful - spend some time here for reflection or active search for new things to learn.

Description: Near Kings cross - this is a new and modern city square - just a place to relax a little before we move on.

Description: Dickens Museum, a tribute to one of the city's greatest writer.

Description: A unique book shop, a must visit - this is a gem.

Description: Well worth a stop - this is another great book shop, it also has a cake shop so you can enjoy a quick coffee.

Description: Walk back in time and enter this establishment, a true historical book shop and our last stop. The grand street (Piccadilly) is a fitting place to enjoy after this intellectual walking tour.