Shopfronts of London: In praise of small neighbourhood shops

A collection of Eleanor Crows beautiful watercolors of classic shopfronts, published in partnership with Spitalfields Life Books, celebrates the small neighborhood shops of London and the stories of their shopkeepers. The pictures are accompanied by the stories of the shops, their history, and their shopkeepers, from Chelsea to Bethnal Green, Clerkenwell, and Walthamstow.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 128 pages
\n Publication date: 05 September 2019
\n Publisher: Pavilion Books
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A captivating collection of Eleanor Crows exquisite watercolours showcases the charm of classic shopfronts, published in partnership with Spitalfields Life Books. This timely volume pays homage to the small neighbourhood shops that enrich the vibrant city of London. In the face of the generic monotony that often characterizes our high streets, we hold these independent businesses and family-run establishments in high esteem, recognizing their unique frontages and distinctive typography as a cherished part of our urban landscape.

This remarkable collection features over 100 meticulously illustrated depictions of the capital's diverse range of bakers, cafés, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, chemists, laundrettes, hardware stores, eel & pie shops, bookshops, and stationers. Each picture is accompanied by captivating stories that delve into the history, heritage, and the remarkable shopkeepers behind these establishments, spanning from the west of Chelsea to the east of Bethnal Green, Clerkenwell, and Walthamstow. Beyond the preservation of beloved old and lost shopfronts, this survey also showcases some recent examples of beautifully designed new shops, ranging from cheesemongers to chippies.

In a time of significant transformation on the high street, this witty and insightful personal survey emerges as a champion of the enduring culture of Britain's small shops. It serves as a testament to the resilience, creativity, and dedication of these businesses, who continue to thrive amidst changing tides. Through Eleanor Crows artistry and storytelling, this collection invites us to appreciate the rich tapestry of small shops that make our cities so distinctive and captivating.

\n Weight: 572g\n
Dimension: 187 x 242 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781849945622\n \n