Unseen London (New Edition)
Unseen London (New Edition) by Peter Dazeley, published by Frances Lincoln Adult on September 7, 2017, offers a unique exploration of the hidden interiors of some of London’s most iconic buildings. This edition features 272 pages of stunning photography paired with insightful text by Mark Daly, guiding readers through the lesser-seen aspects of the city’s architectural marvels. From the grandeur of Tower Bridge to the historical significance of Battersea Power Station, this book reveals the intricate details and stories behind these extraordinary structures.
Readers will discover a captivating journey into the heart of London’s infrastructure, including visits to royal palaces, sports venues, and significant public buildings. The revised content highlights various locations such as the Tower of London, the Supreme Court, and the Old Bailey, providing a glimpse into the city’s architectural and industrial heritage. This edition serves as a visual guide that not only showcases the beauty of these buildings but also delves into their historical context and the currents of power that have shaped London over time.
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From Tower Bridge to Battersea Power Station, Big Ben to the Old Bailey, embark on a thrilling tour of the hidden interiors of some of London’s most iconic buildings.
Unseen London takes you deep into the boiler room of the city’s infrastructure, into the changing rooms of our greatest temples of sport, into the heart of the Establishment, and behind the scenes at the most opulent buildings in the Square Mile. Photographs of these extraordinary buildings – taken by celebrated photographer Peter Dazeley – are accompanied by Mark Daly’s thoughtful text, which tells the story of how each of these places was created, how they are used, and what they reveal about the currents of power flowing through the city.
Revised and updated to include the royal palaces of Hampton Court; the Tower of London; the Inigo Jones Banqueting Hall at Palace of Whitehall and the Royal Courts of Justice, Supreme Court and Bow Street Magistrates Court.
See a glimpse of London behind closed doors with this unique guide to the city’s buildings,
The Buildings:
Battersea Power Station; Tower Bridge; Thames Barrier; Crossness and Abbey Mills Pumping Station; BT Tower; Aldwych Underground Station; Kidderpore Reservoir; County Hall; Foreign and Commonwealth Office; Big Ben; Whitechapel Bell Foundry; Harrow School; 10 Downing Street; The Supreme Courts and Royal Courts of Justice; Bow Street Magistrates’ Court; Old Bailey; HM Prison Wandsworth; Honourable Artillery Company; Old Royal Naval College; Horse Guards and Hyde Park Barracks; Royal Hospital Chelsea; Secret Military Bunker, Codenamed ‘Paddock’; In and Out Club; The Old War Office; Abbey Road Studios; Television Centre, White City; BBC Broadcasting House; Angels Costumes; Daily Express Building, Fleet Street; Hampton Court Palace; Tower of London; King Henry VIII’s Wine Cellar; The Banqueting House; 33 Portland Place; New West Synagogue; Lambeth Palace; St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street; St Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral; St Christopher’s Chapel; Freemason’s Hall; Queen’s Club; Lord’s Cricket Ground; Repton Boxing Club; Midland Bank; Bank of England; Mansion House; Guildhall; City of London School; Billingsgate Roman House and Bath.
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