This cookie, set by PubMatic, is used to build a profile of user interests and to show relevant ads. London made and inspired, Colours of London ™ is a celebration of Mylands' British roots and long-standing relationship with the capital. Comprising of 120 timeless colours, each shade is named after a district, landmark or iconic individual associated with this great city. Carefully and expertly laid out, the Colours of London FREE colour card showcases the Mylands' hero collection in tonal groups, the six different finishes available and offers tips and advice on the product and brand. Every London borough likes to assert its own civic identity. Each has its own coat-of-arms, logos and yawnsome motto. But most also have a strong identity with a particular colour. Camden's, for instance is a species of turquoise, while leafy Richmond is all about the green.

Very visually pleasing, and well laid out, the accompanying talks about color and light and the history snippets really turn this into a highly enjoyable coffee table book, one as enjoyable to read through as to look at. BAKERLOO, CENTRAL, CIRCLE, DISTRICT, EAST LONDON, HAMMERSMITH AND CITY, JUBILEE, METROPOLITAN, NORTHERN, PICCADILLY, VICTORIA, WATERLOO AND CITY.I am grateful to NetGalley for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. This cookie is used to recognize the visitor upon re-entry. This cookie allows to collect information on user behaviour and allows sharing function provided by Addthis.com Note: Having had some quality issues specific to the ebook, it would be a much better experience to read a physical copy of this book. In conclusion, he suggests that there is no one “London colour” but that it is all aspects of the city blending together which create its unique palette. This book would brighten up any coffee table with its vibrant front cover of London at night but it also deserves to be read from cover to cover, particularly, perhaps, on a cold winter’s day when the world may be much in need of an injection of colour.

The book does not intend to be a fully integrated or comprehensive story of London. The Author has covered this in his previous writings. What we are presented with in this book are somewhat related chapters, each telling a couple of London stories, with illustrations, loosely related to colour or some other aspect of visual imagery. I find the book a success, capturing all the major events and issues since the mid 19th century, showing these event in colour images, providing context & meaning and mentioning changes over the years. I think anyone who has an interest in the history of London and indeed the London of today, will enjoy this book. For those fortunate enough to live in or visit London, I think the sights, sounds and views will be more meaningful, rewarding and interesting having read this book. Most of us who travel on the tube, know the colours of the lines. Here is a list of the TfL official colour names, Their Pantone reference number, their common name, the date when they were introduced and the hex values. Underground Line

I enjoyed the pictures and how the author grouped them into different categories. Going into this I though it was just going to be a collection of the author's photography works, however he painted a interesting view of the city, its history, and its colours.

From 1st July 2021, VAT will be applicable to those EU countries where VAT is applied to books - this additional charge will be collected by Fed Ex (or the Royal Mail) at the time of delivery. Shipments to the USA & Canada: Of course, not everything about London is sunshine and daises, fun and games. We do see the challenges and hardships represented here, just as much as the city's glories--as we should. (And oh, reading about Queen Elizabeth's coronation just weeks after her passing... #feels) Even the weather comes up; inevitable, just like one cannot talk about the Pacific Northwest without talking about rain--or mist (ask me how I know :D). And yet, I felt at home in that section--not just because it was covered under my favorite color, blue, but because the PNW and England share many a common weather; the two are not so different there.

The book is divided into chapters, many with titles related to colour. Green, Blue, Red, Gold and so on. Other titles are more indirectly related, for example Light, Fire, Night.

When you think of the colours of cities, perhaps it might be the caramel spires of Oxford or the orange and reds of Venice that spring to mind. London is not an immediately obvious candidate. I came to think of these chapters, each devoted to a different hue, as a kind of stroll through history paying attention to specific qualities. The next chapter was another stroll but with different qualities under examination. This is quite an enjoyable read as well as an attractive book to simply look through. Combined, it makes for a wonderful experience. It brilliantly combines all my favorite things into one resource, including art, history, paraphernalia (Antique postcards! Historic Olympics posters/ads!), literature, and more. This is exactly why I loved my European Studies degree program in college--it didn't lean too heavily on any one thing, instead dabbling just enough across a variety of topics to hold my interest. This cookie is set by Slideshare's HAProxy load balancer to assign the visitor to a specific server.A truly invaluable book for lovers of art, history, photography or urban geography, this beautifully illustrated title tells a rich and fascinating story of the history of this great and ever-changing city. As well as lengthy discussions on one or two major topics in each chapter (for example, the Great Exhibition, the Olympics, both World Wars, the Swinging Sixties), the Author takes us on many smaller detours to discuss other important and interesting events albeit smaller in an historical sense. Some have a tenuous relationship to the chapter colour or description, nevertheless, the events, stories and images in each chapter seem to sit naturally alongside each other. Looking to add depth, warmth, and personality to your living space? Look no further than jewel tones, one of the hottest trends in interior design for 2023. These stunning and versatile colours range from deep emerald greens to rich ruby reds, and they can truly transform any room. An entire chapter is dedicated to “The Night” which chronicles the illumination of after dark London from the early 1890s when electric signs were introduced to Piccadilly Circus as London moved from gas to electric lighting, bathing the streets and buildings in a colour and light all of its own.