Panorama of the Thames

A Riverside View of Georgian London

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<i>Panorama of the Thames</i> reproduces much of bookseller Samuel Leigh's rare, hand-coloured, 60-foot panorama of both banks of the Thames between Westminster and Richmond, as well as his complete panorama of the City and Southbank as seen from the Old Adelphi buildings in the Strand

Panorama of the Thames reproduces much of bookseller Samuel Leigh's rare, hand-coloured, 60-foot panorama of both banks of the Thames between Westminster and Richmond, as well as his complete panorama of the City and Southbank as seen from the Old Adelphi buildings in the Strand. Together, they offer fascinating views of central London and the riverside villages in 1829, towards the end of the Georgian period. The journey takes us past all the waterside communities and villages of the day, each one introduced by a short history and with its stately homes, churches and other structures clearly identified. A gazetteer, also divided by village, provides additional information on the most interesting and important landmarks.
Extent: 256 pp
Format: Hardback
Publication date: 2015-10-19
Size: 24.0 x 28.5 cm
ISBN: 9780500518151
Preface & Introduction • THE PANORAMAS: The Thames Villages • MIDDLESEX BANK: Twickenham & St Margarets; Isleworth & Syon; Brentford; Strand on the Green & Grove Park; Chiswick; Hammersmith; Fulham; Chelsea; Westminster & Pimlico • ADELPHI • SURREY BANK: City & Southbank; Lambeth; Nine Elms; Battersea; Wandsworth; Putney; Barnes Terrace; Mortlake; Kew Village; Richmond upon Thames • A-Z of features on the River Thames

Press Reviews

A fascinating insight into Georgian London and the river that shaped it
The Times

The 60-foot hand-coloured panorama of both banks from Westminster to Richmond is fascinating and charming
MatureTimes

A fascinating and stunning historical gift
Richmond Magazine

Fascinating
Waterways World

About the Authors

John R. Inglis is an award-winning visual effects director. He and Jill Sanders live midstream of the Thames itself, on one of the few inhabited islands in Greater London

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