The Parish of St. Anne Soho (Survey of London Volumes XXXIII and XXXIV) 2 volume set
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: F. H. W. Sheppard
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Athlone Press, University of London, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fold out map intact at rear
This authoritative two volume set presents a comprehensive historical and architectural survey of the Parish of St. Anne, Soho, chronicling the evolution of one of London’s most distinctive districts. It details the development of streets, buildings, and institutions, illustrating the interplay between urban growth, cultural life, and architectural design. The work uncovers the social and economic forces that shaped Soho, arguing for its importance as both a residential and commercial hub within the city. It instructs readers in the significance of parish records, architectural drawings, and historical documentation, situating them within the broader narrative of London’s transformation. As part of the Survey of London, it stands as a definitive resource for scholars, collectors, and historians seeking to understand the fabric and identity of this vibrant quarter.
Author: F. H. W. Sheppard
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Athlone Press, University of London, 1966
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fold out map intact at rear
This authoritative two volume set presents a comprehensive historical and architectural survey of the Parish of St. Anne, Soho, chronicling the evolution of one of London’s most distinctive districts. It details the development of streets, buildings, and institutions, illustrating the interplay between urban growth, cultural life, and architectural design. The work uncovers the social and economic forces that shaped Soho, arguing for its importance as both a residential and commercial hub within the city. It instructs readers in the significance of parish records, architectural drawings, and historical documentation, situating them within the broader narrative of London’s transformation. As part of the Survey of London, it stands as a definitive resource for scholars, collectors, and historians seeking to understand the fabric and identity of this vibrant quarter.