Explore the rich history and culture of London through the eyes of an award-winning illustrator. Laura Carlins gorgeous art is paired with a collection of poems, quotes and historical accounts to tell an idiosyncratic story of the greatest city in the world. From pre-history to present day, from famous events to the lives of everyday people, thousands of years of Londons history are celebrated through poems, excerpts and spellbinding illustrations in this beautiful and fascinating compendium.