Lost London

London has undergone significant changes since the 1980s, with massive infrastructure projects transforming the cityscape and areas like Kings Cross and the Docklands being rebuilt. Everyday street scenes have also changed, with transport modernised, shops disappeared or redesigned, and other buildings repurposed or demolished. Lost London presents a photographic history of the city, from the 1980s to recent years, showing industries and buildings that have gone, as well as people and street scenes, popular places of entertainment, and much more. It will appeal to those who live in London or know it well, as well as those who remember it from previous decades.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

London has undergone significant transformations since the 1980s, with massive infrastructure projects such as Crossrail/the Elizabeth Line playing a pivotal role in reshaping the cityscape. Areas like Kings Cross and the City of London have been completely rebuilt, while the Docklands area has undergone extensive regeneration. Over the decades, everyday street scenes have also undergone significant changes, with modernized transport, redesigned shops, repurposed buildings, and the emergence of new fashionable areas. Lost London presents a captivating photographic history of the city, capturing the changes and disappearances that have occurred since the 1980s, including industries, buildings, people, street scenes, popular entertainment venues, and much more. Whether you live in London or have a connection to its past, this book will appeal to you, offering a glimpse into the city's rich and diverse history.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 233 x 165 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398117402