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London. Portrait of a City

by Reuel Golden

London through the photographic archive

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London through the photographic archive

A broad photographic portrait of London, assembled from images drawn from archives around the world. Its scope spans the Victorian era and the Swinging ’60s through contemporary architecture, pairing landmarks and streets with scenes of city life—from royal weddings to raves, and the East End to Westminster. The book’s organizing idea is the relationship between a changing metropolis and the enduring character of its residents, with history, architecture, and everyday identity sharing the frame.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • For readers interested in London’s history and changing urban landscape.
  • For photography enthusiasts drawn to archival images and city portraits.
  • For travelers seeking a visual introduction to London’s landmarks and neighborhoods.

Themes

London through timeArchitecture and landmarksUrban identityEveryday life and public celebration

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Book overview

Samuel Johnson famously said that: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." London's remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, streets, style, cool, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives around the world. London is a vast sprawling metropolis, constantly evolving and growing, yet throughout its complex past and shifting present, the humor, unique character, and bulldog spirit of the people have stayed constant. From Victorian London to the Swinging '60s; from the foggy cobbled streets to the architectural masterpieces of the millennium; from royal weddings to raves, from the charm of the East End to the wonders of Westminster; from the power to glory: this book salutes all those Londoners, their city, and its history.


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