Books in the In 50 Buildings series

Originally established as a Roman settlement to serve the forts along Hadrian's Wall, the Cumbrian city of Carlisle has a wealth of fascinating history. Its proximity to Scotland meant that it was a crucial military stronghold and its imposing eleventh-century castle and city walls have witnessed many conflicts through the centuries. During the Industrial Revolution it became an important hub on the railway network and a centre of textile manufacturing. Nicknamed the 'Great Border City', Carlisle is still the principal commercial and cultural centre of the county. In Carlisle in 50 Buildings author Paul Rabbitts explores fifty of the city's architectural landmarks to discover its history, development and the changing way of life for its people. Both ancient and modern structures are featured, which have been used for many different purposes and reflect a wide range of architectural styles. The city's success is based on its industry, which has shaped its built environment together with the many historic buildings and new structures. All these are celebrated within this well-illustrated book. This engaging and accessible portrait of the city's rich history and its architectural heritage will appeal to residents and visitors alike.

The London districts of Islington and Clerkenwell are charming to explore. Within their streets are the greatest variety of architectural styles, ranging from Tudor, Georgian and Victorian to modernist and contemporary twenty-first-century design. In Islington & Clerkenwell in 50 Buildings, author Lucy McMurdo presents a well-illustrated and engaging perspective of the rich architectural heritage of both areas. Islington has a wonderful vibrancy. Its main thoroughfare of Upper Street overflows with bars, restaurants, cafs, pubs and clubs, giving rise to the nickname 'Supper Street'. Hostelries have lined this street for centuries. It was here, on the main route into the capital, that herdsmen bringing cattle and sheep to Smithfield broke their journey from the north. Until the growth of industry in the 1800s, Islington was renowned for its river, springs and meadows, and a recreational destination for hunters and archers. Industrialisation resulted in an increasing population, transforming Islington's character and replacing fields with terraced houses, Georgian squares, gin distilleries, warehouses, depots and factories. Neighbouring Clerkenwell has always been more densely populated. Until the 1530s it was famous for its monastery, priory and nunnery and, in the late 1600s, it was a haven for French Huguenot immigrants, and later refugees and workers from Ireland, Prussia and Italy. For hundreds of years the River Fleet acted as Clerkenwell's main artery and, together with the district's many springs, was a prime reason for the area's development. The French Huguenots who settled here brought skills in watchmaking, precision engineering, printing, bookbinding and weaving - many of which are still found in the area today.

Explore the rich history of the West London district of Kensington in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Manchester through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Explore the rich history of Swindon in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Worcester through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of the London Borough of Ealing through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Hereford through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of York through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

A fascinating exploration of Stockport's architectural treasures and notable landmarks from across the centuries.

Explore the rich history of the Yorkshire town of Barnsley in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Explore the rich history of Stratford-upon-Avon in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Explore the rich history of Middlesbrough in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of Wakefield through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.

Explores the rich and fascinating history of the city through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.