Abstract
Sir John Summerson was a very influential figure in the historiography of London and his work, Georgian London, first published in 1946, is rightly regarded as a classic text on the history of the city. This paper explores the background and context in which the work was conceived, paying particular attention to Summerson's involvement in recording and preserving the architectural heritage of both London and the rest of the country. It examines the main themes that underpinned the work, including the role of the market, the significance of taste and the importance of social mobility. It examines the methods used by Summerson to develop his ideas, including first hand accounts of the buildings themselves as well as visualisation and exemplification of the evidence. Finally, it describes the way in which the work was received by contemporaries and its impact on urban history more generally.
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