London: A History of 300 Years in 25 Buildings Horror_Gift_Guide But even a life that

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London: A History of 300 Years in 25 Buildings Horror_Gift_Guide But even a life thatA lively new history of London told through twenty five buildings, from iconic Georgian townhouses to the Shard A walk along any London street takes you past a wealth of seemingly ordinary buildings: an Edwardian church, modernist postwar council housing, stuccoed Italianate terraces, a Bauhaus inspired library. But these buildings are not just functional. They are evidence of Londons rich and diverse history and have shaped peoples experiences,