The London Square

The London Square
Author: Todd Longstaffe-Gowan
Publisher: Paul Mellon Centre for Studies
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780300152012

"Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art."

Squares of London

Squares of London
Author: John Coulter
Publisher: Phillimore & Company Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780750960687

The history of the London square begins in 1631 with the great name of Inigo Jones, whose houses and church in Covent Garden were both started in that year. Lincolns Inn Fields followed from 1638, though Southampton (now Bloomsbury) Square was the first to formally bear that name. Then the Georgian age ushered in the second great wave of square building. This stunning collection provides an alphabetical guide to all 578 historic London squares, whether large, small, famous, obscure, existing, or long vanished. For each there is a brief history, a description of the architecture, and some account of notable former residents; for many, an archive photograph or engraving (and for the major squares several). This comprehensive and unique study also includes an index and select bibliography.

Great Gardens of London

Great Gardens of London
Author: Victoria Summerley
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2015-10-01
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1781012008

London's gardeners are twice blessed: not only do they live in one of the world's most vibrant capitals, it is also one of the most verdant. Gardens of every imaginable style, shape and size abound on rooftops, within palaces, surrounding churches, behind walls - on every piece of dry land - even if it is floating on or lapped by the river Thames. In Great Gardens of London, Victoria Summerley and Hugo Rittson Thomas collaborate to unearth the most fascinating stories of plants and people inside London's most exciting gardens. Some of the gardens are strictly private, while others are regularly open to visitors, but all can now be savoured and enjoyed along with those who know them best. Great Gardens of London is a captivating photographic portrait of the greatest gardens of the capital which are primarily closed to the public or rarely open their gates. It will feature gardens designed by some of the leading contemporary garden designers from across the world. Accompanying the photographs will be essays on the design and planting that explain the designers' inspiration and passion.

Secrets of Central London's Squares

Secrets of Central London's Squares
Author: David Brandon
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1445656655

Delves into the strange, quirky and curious histories of London's famous squares.

London

London
Author: Charles Knight (Publisher.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 438
Release: 1844
Genre:
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EastEnders

EastEnders
Author: Rupert Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: EastEnders (Television program)
ISBN: 9780563521655

EastEnders is the ongoing saga of life in London’s East End. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this popular series,EastEnderstakes a nostalgic look back over the life of Albert Square, revisiting all the classic moments, the characters we’ve grown to love, the romances and conflicts—all that has made EastEnders a favorite soap on both sides of the Atlantic. The book also takes us behind the scenes to see how the show is created, from the writing of the script to the filming.

London

London
Author: Charles Knight
Publisher:
Total Pages: 438
Release: 1844
Genre: London (England)
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London

London
Author: Joseph Curtis Platt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 868
Release: 1851
Genre: London (England)
ISBN:

Maps of London and Beyond

Maps of London and Beyond
Author: Adam Dant
Publisher: Batsford Books
Total Pages: 630
Release: 2018-10-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1849945330

A spectacular, large-format collection of Adam Dant's fine art maps giving a unique view of our history and life today. Artist and cartographer Adam Dant surveys London's past, present and future from his studio in the East End. Beautiful, witty and subversive, his astonishing maps offer a compelling view of history, lore, language and life in the capital and beyond. Traversed by a plethora of colourful characters including William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Mary Wollstonecraft and Barbara Windsor, Adam Dant's maps extend from the shipwrecks on the bed of the Thames to the stars in the sky over Soho. Along the way, he captures all the rich traditions in the capital, from brawls and buried treasure to gin and gentlemen's clubs. Accompanying text by the artist gives the background to each of the handsome cartographic artworks, revealing his inspirations and artistic process and outlining his cultural allusions. Reproduced in large format, the maps invite the reader to study all the astonishing and often hilarious details within, offering hours of fascination for the curious. Published in conjunction with the Spitalfields Life blog, Maps of London & Beyond includes an extensive interview with Adam Dant by the blog's founder The Gentle Author.