Panorama of the Thames: A Riverside View of Georgian London

by John R. Inglis, Jill Sanders

This delightful book reproduces much of bookseller Samuel Leigh’s rare, hand-colored, sixty-foot panorama of both banks of the River Thames between Westminster and Richmond, as well as his complete panorama of the City and Southbank as seen from the Old Adelphi buildings in the Strand. Together, they offer fascinating views of central London and the riverside villages in 1829, toward the end of the Georgian period. The journey takes us past all the waterside communities and villages of the day, each of which is introduced by a short history and with its stately homes, churches, and other structures clearly identified. An eight-page gatefold reproduces the view of the City of London form the Adelphi district. A gazetteer, also divided by village, provides additional information on the most interesting and important landmarks. This is a history of how one of the world’s great cities has been shaped by the river that runs through it.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published February 16, 2016

Reviews

[Georgie-who-is-Sarah-Drew · Rating 5 out of 5]

A purely gorgeous book, illuminated by brief comments on Samuel Leigh's enchanting watercolours.

[Malcolm Braben · Rating 5 out of 5]

Panorama of the Thames: A Riverside View of Georgian London
This excellent book is undoubtedly a collectors volume in the making. It brings back to life an astonishing work from the 1820s which shows all the Thames bankside buildings through 30 miles of London's Georgian riverside, both rich and poor areas alike. The first edition, signed by the authors, is rare but still available at the time of writing, new on Ebay at the publishers price - see Ebay item 122470081143. In anticipation of the end of the first edition print run, copies of the genuine book are already fetching high prices on Amazon which are 3 or 4 times the publishers RRP. To see the latest prices, search for item B01FGL5UJI on Amazon. I have just bought 5 authenticated signed copies for my children. Definitely worth an investment if you can be sure its not one of the rip-off cheap Far East copies.

[Marion Rogerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book which is open now on my coffee table and has been since I bought it. It is a gem showing the Thames riverside through 15 miles of London 200 years ago. Every building documented and with historical detail. Just can't praise it highly enough. Bravo!

[Corrine Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A stuffy history book this is definitely not. Innovative, informative and beautiful. Full marks for this substantial work which brings history to life. And what a website! Just Google Panorama of the Thames - its all there, including the modern day views of the same places.

[Carol D · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful book this is, a highly informative at the same time. I am so delighted to have it in my collection.