The Architecture Lover’s Guide to London by Sian Lye

 

London is my favourite city so I was pleased to be able to read this interesting and comprehensive book about its architecture. Sian Lye studies each era from the massive London Wall of the Roman Era to the glass and chrome superstructures of the present day, such as the Shard and the 'Gherkin'. She really provides an introduction to each era, with histories of their most famous buildings. For example, she has sections about Hampton Court, a Tudor building, and a fairly large story about Number 10, Downing Street, formerly a collection of Georgian townhouses. I found this one especially involving. She also includes potted histories of famous architects from each era, such as Sir Christopher Wren.

The major buildings are beautifully photographed. This book certainly made me want to revisit my beloved London! 

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.