Bird's Eye London

Via DISCOVERING LONDON website I love these isometric views of London which were drawn in the 1880s.
Herbert Fry published London a handbook for Victorian visitors. The popular book ran to many editions. A major factor for its success being the inclusion of twenty illustrations providing: “Bird’s-eye views of the principal streets.”


This ties in with a new BBC series which started this week.
The Secret History of our Streets


This comes with a free OU booklet which can be ordered from the website.


Don't forget Ollie O'Brien's modern day take on Booth's Map too...

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