London Heritage: The Changing Style of a City - Softcover

Jenner, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0718133609 ISBN 13: 9780718133603

Publisher: Penguin Books, 1991

Synopsis

London Heritage is an invitation to look at London with new eyes. A rich combination of historical background with stunning photography reveals the features - familiar, hidden or unusual - of London's magnificent past. First published in 1988, it is now available as a trade paperback. London is a city of immense historical wealth, accumulated over almost 2000 years, making it one of the most fascinating in the world. By looking at the physical elements that survive to tell the tale of centuries past, Michael Jenner inspires a new appreciation and awareness of the visual testimony of London's heritage. Focusing on London's many historical landmarks - both well-known and less obvious - his easily accessible text and expectional photographs capture the continual change, complexity and diversity of a living city, from Roman times to the beginning of this century. London Heritage is a glorious portrait, a fascinating and informative celebration of London to appeal to both visitors and Londoners alike. Michael Jenner worked for many years in the travel industry and as a freelance photo-journalist, before becoming a full-time author and photographer. He has written "Yemen Rediscovered", "Bahrain - Gulf Heritage in Transition", "Syria in View", Scotland Through the Ages", and "A Traveller's Companion to the West Country". He lives in the London.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0718133609
• ISBN 13: 9780718133603
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256