Synopses & Reviews
Publication of this book, one of six devoted to the buildings of London, marks the completion of the long-awaited revision of the original Pevsner guides and brings the account of the capitaland#8217;s buildings entirely up to date.
This fascinating volume provides a historical introduction to a uniquely diverse area as well as a detailed gazetteer of individual buildings. Along the Thames, relics of a powerful industrial and maritime past remain, and in the East End, Hawksmoorand#8217;s Baroque churches still tower over Georgian houses. The contributions of generations of immigrants are reflected in places of worship and cultural centers, while a century of social housing has produced architecture now of historic interest. Further out, medieval churches and country mansions stand among the suburban streets and proud civic buildings.
Synopsis
This bookand#151;one of six Pevsner Architectural Guides devoted to the buildings of Londonand#151;completes the eagerly-anticipated revisions to all the original guides and brings the account of the capitaland#8217;s buildings entirely up to date. The volume provides a historical introduction to the uniquely diverse buildings of East London and a detailed gazetteer of individual buildings.
About the Author
Sir Nikolaus Pevsner (1902and#150;83) was founding editor of The Pelican History of Art and of The Buildings of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Bridget Cherry became Pevsnerand#8217;s research assistant in 1968, was series editor from 1971 to 2002, and is coauthor of
London 2: South,
London 3: North West, and
London 4: North.
Charles Oand#8217;Brien has been an editor of the
Pevsner Architectural Guides since 2002.