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Modern London Maps
Fascinating and beautiful maps of twentieth century London
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Featuring over 100 maps of London from the twentieth century, this fascinating miscellany provides an enthralling exploration of the history of the city. One of the best ways to gain an insight into a city's multilayered past is by deciphering its maps, and this curated collection...
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Modern London Maps
A fascinating miscellany of stunning twentieth century maps of London.
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Description
Featuring over 100 maps of London from the twentieth century, this fascinating miscellany provides an enthralling exploration of the history of the city.
One of the best ways to gain an insight into a city's multilayered past is by deciphering its maps, and this curated collection of over 100 historical maps of London will help you do just that. Many of these hugely interesting and significant maps are also beautiful works of art in themselves.
The majority of the maps in this collection have been drawn from the historical treasure house that is the London Metropolitan Archives, which has been housing London's records since 1889. The maps are presented in thematic chapters, including:
- Making Connections: Maps of the railways, tube system, and roads.
- London Melting Pot: A city of extremes.
- Let's Go Outside: London's green spaces and the River Thames.
- Picture This: Pictorial, decorative, and artistic maps.
Perfect for map enthusiasts, history buffs, and art lovers, Modern London Maps is a visually stunning book that you will spend hours poring over.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849949392
Publisher: Batsford
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Batsford
Illustration: 65 colour maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 315.0mm
Height: 260.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Vincent Westbrook is an architect, cartophile and Londoner, who has worked on some of London’s most iconic buildings, including the MI6 HQ in Vauxhall, Wembley Stadium and the Stirling Prize-winning Bloomberg HQ in the City. He has also worked in cities all over the world, including Hong Kong, Hanoi, Sydney, Prague and Jeddah. Vincent is delighted to have been able to indulge his passion for London by delving into the London Archives’ magnificent collection of maps. He lives in North London.
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