The buildings of East London reflect a chequered history of economic change, social need, urban renewal, and conservation. Along the Thames relics of a powerful industrial and maritime past at Wapping, Limehouse and the Isle of Dogs remain among the glossy new offices and smart riverside flats of the former Docklands. In the fast-changing historic East End, where the City edges ever closer, Hawksmoor's monumental Baroque churches still tower over their surroundings, while Georgian houses of prosperous silkweavers are juxtaposed with philanthropic institutions which catered for the Victorian poor of Spitalfields, Whitechapel and Bethnal Green. The contribution of successive generations of immigrants is reflected in the variety of places of worship and cultural centres, from chapels to synagogues and mosques, while a century of social housing has produced innovative planning and architecture, now itself of historic interest. Further out, in London-over-the-border, medieval churches and merchants' country mansions lie embedded among the suburban streets of Walthamstow and Woodford, and proud civic buildings of the busy towns of Barking, Stratford, Ilford and Romford. On the outer fringes there are still fragments of the ancient Forest of Essex, and traditional rural buildings among the marshes and farmland of the Essex countryside. This volume covers the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. For each area there is a detailed gazetteer and historical overview. Numerous maps and plans, over one hundred specially-taken photographs and full indexes make this volume invaluable as both reference work and guide. London 5: East is the fifth in the six-volume London series of The Buildings of England. Already published: London 1: the City of London, London 2: South, London 3: North West, London 4: North and London 6: Westminster. Also available in paperback: London: The City Churches.
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'...a hugely impressive achievement and an essential recommendation to anyone wanting to explore this...district of London in detail.' -- Country Life, 3rd November 2005
'...buy this volume and head east.' -- Cornerstone, December 2005
'...by far and away the best [book] for anyone interested in the history of East London and its buildings.' -- Denise Silvester-Carr, What's on in London, June 8 2005
'...it makes for compelling reading...one of the most absorbing volumes in the series' -- The Architects Journal
'..it makes for compelling reading...one of the most absorbing volumes in the series' -- Architects Journal, July 4, 2005
'London 5: East is a definitve account of the architecture of the East End - and extraordinary work of scholarship' -- The Bookseller
'The text is lively and authorative, the format comfortable, and the colour photographs magnificent' -- London Society Journal
'...buy this volume and head east.' -- Cornerstone, December 2005
'...by far and away the best [book] for anyone interested in the history of East London and its buildings.' -- Denise Silvester-Carr, What's on in London, June 8 2005
'...it makes for compelling reading...one of the most absorbing volumes in the series' -- The Architects Journal
'..it makes for compelling reading...one of the most absorbing volumes in the series' -- Architects Journal, July 4, 2005
'London 5: East is a definitve account of the architecture of the East End - and extraordinary work of scholarship' -- The Bookseller
'The text is lively and authorative, the format comfortable, and the colour photographs magnificent' -- London Society Journal
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Detailed and concise descriptions of every building of note in the area
11 Jan 2007
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This book, in fact this whole series, is outstanding. If you are interested in the architecture and history of a region, these books are just perfect. A detailed and concise description of every building of note in an area, telling you when it was built, the name of the architect, and much much more. It also includes any buildings that are imposing in some way, for example in their size (the Sainsbury's in Walthamstow High Street, the HSBC building on the Isle of Dogs, etc) making the interesting point that these buildings are as noteworthy, in the impact they have on our everyday lives, as a timber-framed Tudor house or an 11th century church.
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If you enjoy walking around London, this is a "must" book to have. Written in clear and concise language, the history of London's East End is made available to the reader by the unbelievable buildings that still survive. There's also attention paid to modern additions, such as the Docklands area. All in all, a great reference book that one rely on and build upon.
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