{"title":"Stephen Croad","description":"\u003cp\u003eStephen Croad's works offer a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of landscape and heritage. His focus on the evolving character of places, such as the iconic Thames, reveals a deep appreciation for the interplay between history and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Croad's books blend detailed research with compelling visuals, inviting reflection on how familiar scenes transform over time. His thoughtful narratives enrich our understanding of cultural and natural surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-thames-through-time-by-stephen-croad-9781849943727","title":"The Thames Through Time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA history of the Thames and a history of photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe London Stone at Staines marks the ancient western boundary of the jurisdiction of the City of London. The Lord Mayor and Corporation's conservancy of the Thames extended east from there as far as Yantlet in Kent. This is the stretch of the river documented in \u003cem\u003eLiquid History\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the resources of English Heritage's unrivalled photographic archives, the book records a journey along the length of the tidal river and over almost 150 years. We see the rural Thames as it approaches London, riverside towns, the civic and commercial development of the riverbanks, the working docks and warehouses, the development of the web of bridges that now links north and south, barges, sailing ships and warships, the great flood defences and a tiny beach that flourished briefly at the Tower of London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the work of pioneers of photography and some of the great topographical photographers of the 20th century, and with a fascinating commentary by Stephen Croad, \u003cem\u003eThe Thames Through Time\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles the ebb and flow of the life of the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433060810988,"sku":"9781849943727","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781849943727.jpg?v=1774765651"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-croad.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}