A photographic portrait of London's life and built environment from the Victorian era to World War II is accompanied by authoritative essays on Work, Wealth, Poverty and Change as well as informative and entertaining captions.
Includes more than 300 photos of London's lost buildings, from between 1870 and 1946, providing a visual history of the capital. With an introduction by Dan Cruickshank. A slipcased edition is also available.