Featuring over 100 maps of London from the twentieth century, this fascinating miscellany provides an enthralling exploration of the history of the city.One of the best ways to gain an insight into a citys multi-layered past is by deciphering its maps, and this curated collection of over 100 historical maps of London will help you do just that. Many of these hugely interesting and significant maps are also beautiful works of art in themselves.
The majority of the maps in this collection have been drawn from the historical treasure house that is the London Metropolitan Archives, which has been housing Londons records since 1889. The maps are presented in thematic chapters, including:
- Making Connections: Maps of the railways, tube system and roads
- Out with the Old and In with the New: Londons numerous upgrades
- For Richer for Poorer: A city of extremes
- Lets Go Outside: Londons green spaces and the River Thames
- Picture This: Pictorial, decorative and artistic maps.
Perfect for map enthusiasts, history buffs, and art lovers, this is a visually stunning book that readers will spend hours poring over.
Introduction
Chapter 1: Setting the Scene
Chapter 2: London Melting Pot
Chapter 3: The Royal Family
Chapter 4: War and Peace
Chapter 5: Let's Go Outside
Chapter 6: Making Connections
Chapter 7: 'Bread and Circuses'
Chapter 8: Picture This
Conclusion
Vincent Westbrook is an architect, cartophile and Londoner, who has worked on some of Londons most iconic buildings, including the MI6 HQ in Vauxhall, Wembley Stadium and the Stirling Prize-winning Bloomberg HQ in the City. He has also worked in cities all over the world, including Hong Kong, Hanoi, Sydney, Prague and Jeddah. Vincent is delighted to have been able to indulge his passion for London by delving into the London Archives magnificent collection of maps. He lives in North London.
