London is a city of enormous beauty, a dynamic, ever-evolving cityscape built up over hundreds of years of architectural evolution. Amidst this riot of growth and splendor, some truly iconic
sights may be found, landmarks which have been drawing tourists by the thousands since before the days of Queen Victoria. This superb collection compares 40 rare archive images of central
London’s most iconic views and landmarks3including the Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street and Trafalgar Square—with modern images of the capital. In full color, and
drawing on only the finest photographs, it will delight visitors, residents and historians alike.