Author: Andrew HumphreysPublisher:
ISBN: 9780993570278
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Raving Upon Thames
Author: Andrew HumphreysPublisher:
ISBN: 9780993570278
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The City on the Thames
Author: Simon JenkinsPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643135538
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
By the former editor of the London Times, a vivid, evocative, and deeply knowledgeable history of this unique world capital. London: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes, and ruled by the Normans. This transformative place became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be checkered with grand estates of Georgian splendor. It swelled with industry and became the center of the largest empire in history. And having risen from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames Valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. He masterfully explains the battles that determined how London was conceived and built—and especially the perennial conflict between money and power. Based in part on his experiences of and involvement in the events that shaped the post-war city, and with his trademark color and authority, Simon Jenkins shows above all how London has taken shape over more than two thousand years. Fascinating for locals and visitors alike, this is narrative history at its finest, from the most ardent protector of British heritage.
Wiseman Review
Author: David Cox and Peter De Wint
Author: Gilbert Richard RedgravePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Thames Mudlarking
Author: Jason SandyPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784424307
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Often seen combing the shoreline of the River Thames at low tide, groups of archaeology enthusiasts known as 'mudlarks' continue a tradition that dates back to the eighteenth century. Over the years they have found a vast array of historical artefacts providing glimpses into the city's past. Objects lost or discarded centuries ago – from ancient river offerings such as the Battersea Shield and Waterloo Helmet, to seventeenth-century trade tokens and even medals for bravery – have been discovered in the river. This book explores a fascinating assortment of finds from prehistoric to modern times, which collectively tell the rich and illustrious story of London and its inhabitants.
Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church (earlier "for Younger Members of the English Church")
Author: The Monthly Packet of Evening Readings for Members of the English Church
Author: Journal of the Royal Society of Arts
Author: Night Haunts
Author: Sukhdev SandhuPublisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1844676552
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Traditional depictions of London at night have imagined a lawless orgy of depravity and pestilence. But is Britain’s capital after dark now as bland and unthreatening as an evening in any new provincial town? Sukhdev Sandhu journeys across the city to find out whether the London night really has been rendered insipid by street lighting and CCTV. Night Haunts seeks to reclaim the mystery and romance of the city—to revitalize the great myth of London for a new century.
The Royal Academy of Arts
Author: Algernon GravesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 536
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