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A Guide To The Architecture of London

A Guide To The Architecture of London
By Edward Jones, Christopher Woodward

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From Sir Christopher Wren's churches to the Victorian Byzantine of Westminster Cathedral to the Roman city wall of St. Pancras station: London boasts an array of impressive buildings from several different periods. And, every one worth seeing is right here in these pages, with over 950 illustrated entries, 16 street-finder maps showing the exact location of every referenced structure, and more than 1000 photographs, drawings, and time charts. A general introduction outlines the history of London's architecture from Roman times, and there's background for each individual area, as well. All entries appear in chronological order within their geographical sections, and special features include a series of plans showing the development of the London squares. A unique sourcebook, written by two architects.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #2207405 in Books
  • Published on: 2000-12-31
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 448 pages

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From Library Journal
This is an updated and enlarged edition of this guide, first published in 1983. It now contains entries describing approximately 1000 buildings, streets, or areas in London, arranged by city section. Coverage concentrates on the center, with "only exceptional" buildings from outer London included. A brief but informative introduction outlines London's architectural history since Roman times, and entries for each area are listed in chronological order, accompanied by a small black-and-white photo. The brief descriptions point out significant features and provide a refreshing frankness that reflects the opinions of the authors (both architects) on various architectural styles. The detailed area maps and index also ensure the book's usefulness as a tour guide. Highly recommended for architectural and travel collections in both public and academic libraries. Jay Schafer, Univ. of Massachusetts, Amherst
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Edward Jones is a partner in Dixon Jones. Their work has included the refurbishment of the Royal Opera House, the National Portrait Gallery, Somerset House and the National Gallery. He is a former Senior Tutor at the Royal College of Art, London. Christopher Woodward is an architect, teacher and writer. He is a former Senior Lecturer in Architecture at University College London.