London as it might have been / Felix Barker, Ralph Hyde

London: John Murray, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the author. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. Physical description: 223p : ill, facsims, maps, plans, ports ; 26cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references p217-20. - Includes index. Contents: Phantom plans from the past -- Whitehall pleasure-domes -- The reluctant phoenix -- Experiments to the glory of God -- Crossing the river -- Palaces in the air -- Monuments to genius -- The Thames quay -- Many houses of Parliament -- Battles of the giants -- Railway mania -- Pyramids, mausoleums, and anti-vampire devices -- The Eiffel Tower at Wembley -- Strange roads and a Westminster sandal -- Frustrated post-war plans -- The great Piccadilly Circus rumpus -- The awkward squad -- Farewell to follies. Subjects: Architecture England London Designs and plans History. City planning England History. Architecture England London Designs and plans History. City planning. Utopische ArchitekturArchitekturzeichnung. City planning England London. Architecture Angleterre Londres ; Dessins et plans Histoire. Architecture. Kent. London. Middlesex. Surrey. Architecture Designs and plans England London History. Buildings. Railways. Transport. Urban planning. London Town planning. Rejectedproposals. Architecture-Designs and plans. City planning-England-London. Architecture History. London (England). London - City Planning. Docks - Port Of London - Redevelopment.