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Stoke Newington in the early 19th century was notable as an "old world" suburb possessing great charm. Many of its interesting old houses, inns, and chapels were recorded in the sketches and paintings of Thomas Hosmer Shepherd and his son. At the same time a new architectural genius was at work in the area; Thomas Cubitt, who pioneered mass building techniques and whose work also later became well-known in Pimlico and Belgravia. This book concentrates on the last 100 years of Stoke Newington's history and does so through the medium of old photographs. This superb collection of 200 photographs will appeal to all who know this fascinating area of London.…mehr

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Stoke Newington in the early 19th century was notable as an "old world" suburb possessing great charm. Many of its interesting old houses, inns, and chapels were recorded in the sketches and paintings of Thomas Hosmer Shepherd and his son. At the same time a new architectural genius was at work in the area; Thomas Cubitt, who pioneered mass building techniques and whose work also later became well-known in Pimlico and Belgravia. This book concentrates on the last 100 years of Stoke Newington's history and does so through the medium of old photographs. This superb collection of 200 photographs will appeal to all who know this fascinating area of London.
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Autorenporträt
Gavin Smith is the author of numerous local history titles including Islington In Old Photographs, Around Hackney and Around Poplar and Limehouse. He lives in London.