Victorian And Edwardian London From Old Photographs

Victorian and Edwardian London from Old Photographs (1970) by John Betjeman – BT Batsford Ltd
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Travel back to the soot-streaked splendour of London before the Blitz, Beeching, and the bland. Curated with affectionate nostalgia by poet and preservationist Sir John Betjeman, this 1970 gem presents a haunting, often humorous visual tour of London in its horse-drawn, gaslit glory. From foggy street scenes to crumbling grandeur, every photograph captures a city both lost and lingering.

Our copy? Lovingly battered. The dust jacket is a memory, and there’s a faint ring from someone’s long-forgotten teacup—but the photos are all present and still pack a punch.

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Great condition hardback with plastic coated dust jacket.

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