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'The photgraphs are ravishing, and the accompanying text provides a lucid commentary on the history of the river and its buildings.' WWW.BOL.COM
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Without the Thames, London in its present form would not exist. Its tidal ebb and flow were of such great importance to early navigation that for centuries London was essentially a maritime city. The Thames was also London's main thoroughfare and consequently many famous landmarks line its banks. The Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, Somerset House and Chelsea Hospital all present their most imposing aspect to the river. LONDON FROM THE THAMES takes the reader on a fascinating boat trip from the Thames Barrier in the east to Hampton Court in the west, exploring this historic river and the buildings and monuments on its banks. Angelo Hornak's stunning photographs, taken from his small boat, offer a unique perspective. The book is organised by chapters corresponding to the districts of London and, in addition to the modern pictures, fascinating engravings put the Thames in historical perspective. These include views of the Tower of London in the sixteenth century and a Ponte Vecchio-style Old London Bridge with its houses and shops.
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A literate tour of the Thames
13 July 2011
Format:Hardcover
This is a book to get for the photographs, which are beautiful and take the reader from the Thames Barrier in the east to Hampton Court in the west. Photographed at different times of day and of the year, we get to know the banks of the Thames quite well. The writing is serviceable and conveys a lot of information, although it would be interesting to get more stories from the people on and by the river. Still, it's a lot of fun to look through.
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