City of London in 50 Buildings

City of London in 50 Buildings

Author: Lucy McMurdo

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2023-04-15

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1398101524

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A fascinating exploration of the architectural heritage, treasures and landmarks in the City of London from across the centuries.


York in 50 Buildings

York in 50 Buildings

Author: Andrew Graham

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2018-03-15

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1445674092

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Explores the rich and fascinating history of York through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.


One Thousand Buildings of London

One Thousand Buildings of London

Author:

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 9781579125875

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The stately and historic buildings, monuments, and structures of London come alive in this photographic, neighborhood-by-neighborhood tour of one of the world’s most picturesque and popular cities. London’s many diverse neighborhoods feature a wide range of buildings old and new, from theatres, cathedrals, and palaces to townhouses, hotels, and clubs. Both the writer and the photographer are London natives who know every fascinating corner of this rambling city, and their insight and vision inform every page. Each featured building is accompanied by informative text discussing its history and significance, along with addresses, dates, and architectural information. Neighborhood maps place the buildings within the context of the city as a whole, providing a unique and up-to-date overview of a world-class locale—and enough potential walking tours to keep visitors busy for weeks or months!


Islington & Clerkenwell in 50 Buildings

Islington & Clerkenwell in 50 Buildings

Author: Lucy McMurdo

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2021-11-15

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 139810146X

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A fascinating exploration of Islington and Clerkenwell’s architectural treasures and notable landmarks from across the centuries.


Cardiff in 50 Buildings

Cardiff in 50 Buildings

Author: John B. Hilling

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2018-09-15

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1445668157

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Explores the rich and fascinating history of Cardiff through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.


City of London

City of London

Author: Paul Jagger

Publisher: Batsford Books

Published: 2020-11-27

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 1841658464

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Pomp, pageantry, power and prestige are just a few of the words to sum up the history and vibrancy of the City of London. Beyond its fame as the financial heart of London, this new guidebook explores the Square Mile of London revealing the secrets hidden in its rich treasure trove. Neither square nor a square mile, the City of London seems to lie beyond the limits of logic. From St Paul’s, Wren’s Masterpiece to the Barbican, Europe’s largest centre for Arts, the City of London is a compelling blend of diverse visitor attractions waiting to be explored. Whether you pop into the Old Bailey, the scene of many a courtroom drama, amble through Lincoln Inn Fields or drool over the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London there is never a dull moment in the City... Learn why the Bank of England is known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street and the importance of Mansion House, home to the Right Honorable The Lord Mayor of London and looks at the traditions behind the Lord Mayor’s Show.


The Image of the City

The Image of the City

Author: Kevin Lynch

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 1964-06-15

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780262620017

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The classic work on the evaluation of city form. What does the city's form actually mean to the people who live there? What can the city planner do to make the city's image more vivid and memorable to the city dweller? To answer these questions, Mr. Lynch, supported by studies of Los Angeles, Boston, and Jersey City, formulates a new criterion—imageability—and shows its potential value as a guide for the building and rebuilding of cities. The wide scope of this study leads to an original and vital method for the evaluation of city form. The architect, the planner, and certainly the city dweller will all want to read this book.


Alpha City

Alpha City

Author: Rowland Atkinson

Publisher: Verso Books

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1788737989

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How London was bought and sold by the Super-Rich, and what it means for the rest of us Who owns London? Today, the city is the epicentre of the world’s financial markets, an elite cultural hub, and a place to hide one’s wealth. In Alpha City, Rowland Atkinson tells the story of eager developers, sovereign wealth, and grasping politicians, all of which paved the way for the plutocratic colonisation of the cityscape. Atkinson moves through the gated communities and the mega-houses of the urban elite, charting how the rich live and their influence on the disturbing rise in evictions and displacements from the city. The book, fully updated, also looks at the capital’s prospects in the aftermath of Brexit and the pandemic, showing how the super-rich may capitalise on the crisis, increasing inequality and hardship.


Secret Islington and Clerkenwell

Secret Islington and Clerkenwell

Author: Lucy McMurdo

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2024-04-15

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1398112828

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Secret Clerkenwell and Islington explores the lesser-known history of Clerkenwell and Islington in London through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.