Familiar London

This beautiful and informative volume, inspired by the pioneering 1904 A&C Black book "Familiar", offers a new way of looking at the sights and social history of a much-loved city.

The introduction is written by Mary Anne Evans, well-known "London" author and compiler of the monthly "Where London" magazine.

Every painting from the original book has been rescanned and enlarged, presenting them as they have not been seen for a hundred years.

Opposite each painting is a page containing full-colour images relating to the painting, from period maps and postcards to paintings and railway tickets, together with a text placing the painting in its contemporary context.