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The Bombed Buildings of Britain: A Record of Architectural Casualities 1940-41
Published by London, Architectural Press 1942, 1942
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Add to basket140pp, copious b/w photos & drawings. Cloth, 29x21. Cloth sunned and marked, contents very good. This original edition covered the 'blitz' of 1940-41. Later editions expanded the coverage for the whole of the war years. A lot of the focus in London, especially its lost and damaged churches, but there is also coverage of Bristol, Coventy, Portsmouth etc.
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The Bombed Buildings Of Britain: A Record Of Architectural Casualties: 1940-41
Published by The Architectural Press, 1943
Hardback. J. M. Richards With Notes By John Summerson, The Architectural Press. Author: J. M. Richards With Notes By John SummersonBinding: HardbackPublished: The Architectural Press, 1943Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsThe architectural history The Bombed Buildings Of Britain by J. M. Richards chronicles the devastating impact of wartime aerial bombardment on the architectural landscape of the United Kingdom. This seminal work presents a meticulous examination of the destruction wrought upon cities and structures, detailing the immediate aftermath and the long-term implications for urban planning. Richards' authoritative voice uncovers the challenges of reconstruction and the philosophical debates surrounding preservation versus modernization. The book illustrates how these events reshaped national identity through its built environment, offering a poignant reflection on resilience and renewal. Hardback.
