A look at Edwardian London through its Church architecture. Some of these buildings have medieval hearts, others are Wren churches, and some represent the 19th century Gothic revival, “But,” writes Day, “it is a selections which … should direct attention to churches that are well worth seeing”. The map on the front endpaper makes such a pilgrimage easy, even a century later.
Interestingly of the twenty-five ancient or historical churches featured, six were damaged in the Blitz and restored/rebuilt after the war, but only one (St. Mildred’s, Bread Street) no longer exists.