One for retailers and those who love shop history, this lovely little book from the V&A archives was first published in 1938, with the original illustration plates by Eric Ravilious disappearing in a fire during the London Blitz. This version has been put together from one of the remaining original copies and is a charming review of the high street as it existed in the late 30s, as written by J.M Richards, who used to edit the Architectural Review (1937-71) It’s a small glimpse into a world that feels like it should be wedged in between an Agatha Christie’s murder mystery and an Evelyn Waugh novel. The pictures are gorgeous.
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