£5.96
Title: Old London: Paddington Green to Seven Sisters
Author: Edward Walford
Publisher : The Village Press
Publication: c1986
Format: Softback
Condition: Covers are in a very good condition. The pages are clean and mark free with illustrations throughout.
Book measures: 24.5cm x 18cm with 388 pages
1 in stock
Edward Walford’s “Old London: Paddington Green to Seven Sisters,” part of his distinguished Village London series, offers a detailed and evocative journey through the historical development of these specific areas of London. The book meticulously traces the transformation of these once distinct villages and hamlets into integral parts of the expanding metropolis.
Walford provides fascinating insights into the social fabric, notable residents, significant buildings, and daily life of these localities over centuries. Through rich historical accounts, readers discover how landmarks emerged, how communities evolved, and how the rural character gradually gave way to urbanisation. This volume serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the unique heritage and topographical evolution of a significant stretch of North London, revealing the layered history beneath the modern streetscape.
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
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