Cruickshanks London: A Portrait of a City in 13 Walks by Dan Cruickshank

Cruickshanks London: A Portrait of a City in 13 Walks by Dan Cruickshank

'The perfect guide to the hidden history of London's streets.' BBC History Magazine
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London. City of ancient churches and bustling markets, palatial townhouses and modest terraces. Two millennia of expansion, commerce and street life. This is its story.

In Cruickshank's London, Britain's favourite architectural historian offers a tour through thirteen districts that made London into London. From the mysterious Anglo-Saxon roots of Hampstead Heath, via Christopher Wren's magisterial City churches, to the industrial bustle of Victorian Bermondsey, each of his walks explores a crucial site in our capital's history - and reveals how it forged the modern capital.

Jumping between East Ham in the east and Kew in the west, Dan Cruickshank explores both world-famous buildings (the Tower of London and St Pancras Station) and oft-overlooked local landmarks (Dagenham Civic Centre and Kensal Green Cemetery). His tales reveal not only the most important moments in London's history, but also the forgotten characters who witnessed them: the Huguenot weavers who transformed Spitalfields into a vibrant enclave of Georgian London, the visionary architects behind the likes of Somerset House and the Houses of Parliament, and the streetwalkers who once thronged London's great sexual highway. Along the way, he peppers the book with beautiful photographs, historical sketches and handy maps, so you can immediately follow in his footsteps.

Above all, Cruickshank calls on you to explore London. Every street in the city contains a story. This book invites you to hear them.
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'All power to Cruickshank and his intrepid and knowledgeable kind. We need them.' TLS

All power to Cruickshank and his intrepid and knowledgeable kindWe need them. * TLS *
An inspiringly illustrated guide to walks across London . . . Proves how much we can miss if we don't pay close attention to our surroundings. * Country Life *
There can be few people more passionate about Georgian architecture than Dan Cruickshank . . . A call to explore London. * Daily Telegraph *
Such a beautiful book . . . Absolutely fascinating. * Monocle *
Reveals the capital . . . Cruickshank finds great stories in the Big Smoke. -- Best Travel Books * Shortlist *
Historic walks covering all corners of the city . . . [Cruickshank] tells little known stories including the West Ham churches inscribed with the occult symbols of the Knights Templar, and the features of Tower Bridge that were included to appease Queen Victoria’s temper. * Londonist *
A closer look at our magnificent city, under the eagle eye of Dan Cruickshank. -- Robert Elms, BBC Radio London
Featuring maps and photographs, this new book is the perfect guide to the hidden history of London’s streets. * BBC History Magazine *
For armchair walkers or history buffs wanting a stroll with a headful of interesting facts to share, it’s an excellent guide. * This England *

Dan Cruickshank is an architectural historian and television presenter. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and has sat on the Executive Committee of the Georgian Group, and the Architectural Panel of the National Trust. His recent work includes the BBC television programmes Civilisation Under Attack (2015) and At Home with the British (2016), and the books A History of Architecture in 100 Buildings (2015) and Spitalfields (2016). He lives in London.

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ISBN 13	9781847948229
ISBN 10	1847948227
Title	Cruickshanks London: A Portrait of a City in 13 Walks
Author	Dan Cruickshank
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Cornerstone
Year published	2019-11-14
Number of pages	560
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.