'The perfect guide to the hidden history of London's streets.' BBC
History Magazine
In Cruickshank's London, Britain's favourite architectural historian
describes thirteen walks through one of the greatest cities on earth.
From the mysterious Anglo-Saxon origins of Hampstead Heath, via
Christopher Wren's magisterial City churches, to the industrial bustle
of Victorian Bermondsey, each walk explores a crucial moment in our
history - and reveals how it helped forge the modern city. Along the
way, Cruickshank peppers the book with vivid photographs, sketches and
maps, so you can immediately follow in his footsteps.
Every street in London contains a story. This book invites you to hear
them.
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'An inspiringly illustrated guide to walks across London . . . It
proves how much we can miss if we don't pay close attention to our
surroundings.' Country Life
'All power to Cruickshank and his intrepid and knowledgeable kind. We
need them.' Times Literary Supplement