The Buildings of Green Park : A Tour of Certain Buildings, Monuments and Other Structures in Mayfair and St. James's
Overview
This is at one level a book about a part of London and its buildings. At another, it's a book about learning to savour our lives" - Alain de Botton Take a walk around a park trodden by many but known by few. From Lancaster House, venue of famous speeches and summits, to 100 Piccadilly, the stage of an ongoing Soviet-themed reality experience, The Buildings of Green Park captures the unseen history of these well-traveled streets. Green Park boasts a plethora of London landmarks, including Bridgewater House and the Canada Gates. The Buildings of Green Park gives each of these sites the attention they deserve, while also celebrating a multitude of overlooked buildings: those that are passed every day without comment from the guides. Local history, old photographs, paintings and floorplans offer a tantalizing peek into the backstory behind these backdrops. Moving through the winter and into the spring, Andrew Jones's crisp photography captures a London shaped by past, present and hopes for the future.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781788841160
- ISBN-10: 1788841166
- Publisher: Acc Art Books
- Publish Date: January 2021
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.65 pounds
- Page Count: 168
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