About the Author

Dan Cruickshank is an architectural historian and television presenter. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and has sat on the Executive Committee of the Georgian Group, and the Architectural Panel of the National Trust. His recent work includes the BBC television programmes Civilisation Under Attack (2015) and At Home with the British (2016), and the books A History of Architecture in 100 Buildings (2015) and Spitalfields (2016). He lives in London.

Reviews

All power to Cruickshank and his intrepid and knowledgeable kind. We need them.
*TLS*

An inspiringly illustrated guide to walks across London . . . Proves how much we can miss if we don't pay close attention to our surroundings.
*Country Life*

There can be few people more passionate about Georgian architecture than Dan Cruickshank . . . A call to explore London.
*Daily Telegraph*

Such a beautiful book . . . Absolutely fascinating.
*Monocle*

Reveals the capital . . . Cruickshank finds great stories in the Big Smoke.
*Shortlist*

Historic walks covering all corners of the city . . . [Cruickshank] tells little known stories including the West Ham churches inscribed with the occult symbols of the Knights Templar, and the features of Tower Bridge that were included to appease Queen Victoria’s temper.
*Londonist*

A closer look at our magnificent city, under the eagle eye of Dan Cruickshank.
*Robert Elms, BBC Radio London*

Featuring maps and photographs, this new book is the perfect guide to the hidden history of London’s streets.
*BBC History Magazine*

For armchair walkers or history buffs wanting a stroll with a headful of interesting facts to share, it’s an excellent guide.
*This England*