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Shopfronts of London

In praise of small neighbourhood shops
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Shopfronts of London by Eleanor Crow offers a charming exploration of the capital's independent shops and their unique facades. This beautifully illustrated book captures the essence of local business culture, showcasing the character and history of these vibrant establishments. It's a celebration of the traditional craftsmanship and community spirit found in London's various neighbourhoods.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for discovering the unique and charming shopfronts that capture the essence of neighbourhoods in London. Through beautiful illustrations and an exploratory narrative, it transports you to the vibrant streets of the city, making it a delightful visual travel experience.

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Shopfronts of London

A timely and beautiful book of our fast-disappearing traditional shopfronts of London, with over 100 watercolour paintings of bakers, butcher, bagel shops, florists, fishmongers and launderettes.

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Published in partnership with Spitalfields Life, this is a timely and beautiful book on the small, traditional shopfronts of London by artist Eleanor Crow.

As our high streets become either bland copies of each other or slip into decline, these beacons of traditional shop life offer beautiful shop windows, typography, and history.

Covering over 80 shopfronts, Shopfronts of London features beautiful watercolour illustrations of the capital's bakers, cafes, fishmongers, greengrocers, chemists, launderettes, hardware, paper/print places, and little vintage shops. Each shop is accompanied by information on the shop, its history, owners, and location. As our traditional high street life disappears, Eleanor Crow captures our passing trade.

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Shopfronts of London by Eleanor Crow captures the unique charm of London's historical shopfronts through beautiful illustrations and portraits. Reviewers appreciate the book for its artistic tribute to the architectural and cultural heritage of the city's traditional independent shops. It is often described as both visually stunning and nostalgically touching, perfect for anyone interested in London's architectural history and urban culture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849945622

Publisher: Batsford

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Batsford

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Eleanor Crow is a book cover designer and illustrator who, in addition to shopfronts, likes to draw everything from armadillos to zucchini. She is the illustrator of The Pebbles on the Beach and Grief is the Thing With Feathers. She is based in London and Stroud, Gloucestershire.

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