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London: A Pictorial Journey

From Greenwich in the East to Windsor in the West

Steve Vidler author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Crimson Publishing

Published:1st Sep '20

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A splendid visual exploration of London.

Let this stunning collection of over 500 glorious, full colour photographs of London guide you around this majestic city. From Greenwich in the east, through the heart of London to Windsor in the west, discover London through the lens of world-renowned photographer, Steve Vidler. This beautifully presented hardback, coffee-table book offers a visual journey that captures the essence of this captivating capital city.

In this unique visual exploration you will discover the stories behind the city through the photography of the iconic buildings, festivals, people and landmarks. Here is a book to remind you of past outings and to inspire future adventures.

  • An ideal gift for locals proud of their home city
  • A perfect souvenir of your trip
  • An inspirational guide for planning your next visit

London: A Pictorial Guide is a glorious visual feast to be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. Short essays and extended captions are included, adding context to the pictorial journey through this fascinating and beautiful city. 


Content includes:

A calm so deep;

Where east meets west - Greenwich and Canary Wharf;

Up the busy river - Tower Bridge Area;

Full steam ahead - Southwark and the South Bank

Paved with gold - the Square Mile

Less cleaning, more street art - Shoreditch and Whitechapel

We stop at the best hotels - Fleet Street and the Strand

Where is the heart of London? - The West End

Seats of power - Westminster and Buckingham Palace

Anyone who is anyone - Kensington and Chelsea

Incurably curious - Little Venice to Bloomsbury

Utterly bonkers! - Festivals and Events

Swan song - Richmond to Windsor

ISBN: 9781780592893

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 2160g

256 pages