London Hidden Interiors
an english heritage book
$300.04
- Hardcover
450 pages
- Release Date
7 August 2013
Summary
Given the remorseless pace of change from 1870 onwards, and the catastrophic damage inflicted during the Second World War, one might be forgiven for thinking that much of London’s architectural heritage had been obliterated, and that what survived was given the coup de grace by insensitive post-war planning and architecture. But this is not the case. A wealth of treasures that the public know little about can still be found hidden behind London’s inscrutable facades. In contrast to the perce…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781566499767 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1566499763 |
| Author: | Philip Davies |
| Publisher: | Welcome Rain Publishers,US |
| Imprint: | Welcome Rain Publishers,US |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 450 |
| Release Date: | 7 August 2013 |
| Weight: | 2.82kg |
| Dimensions: | 297mm x 255mm x 40mm |
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Critics Review
I am dazzled-positively dazzled-this is my book of the year, and you may quote me. I am just blown away to realize that I have walked past so many of these places without having any idea how fabulous they are within. Congratulations on a superlative achievement. – Bill Bryson
About The Author
Philip Davies
As a chartered town planner, historian and international expert in heritage conservation, Philip Davies has been in the forefront of managing change to London’s most important historic buildings and places for over 35 years, most recently as the Planning and Development Director for London and South-East England at English Heritage. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society and a Trustee of the Heritage of London Trust. Philip’s most recent books Lost London 1870-1945 and Panoramas of Lost London (both also available from Welcome Rain) were published to huge acclaim. With over 40 years experience Derek Kendall is one of the most talented and respected Architectural and Fine Art photographers of his time. With his intimate knowledge of London’s built heritage and an exceptional eye for detail, Derek’s pictures have graced the pages of over 60 publications.
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