# London: A History by Laura Carlin

London: A History by Laura Carlin traces the city from prehistory to the present through illustrations, poems, quotes and historical accounts. It combines cultural history with an artistic approach rather than presenting itself as a conventional reference guide.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 16.28 GBP
- Previous price: 25.00 GBP
- Discount: 35%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T14:58:37.563Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 32

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## At a glance

- Covers London's history from prehistory to the present day.
- Pairs illustrations by Laura Carlin with poems, quotes and historical accounts.
- Includes stories of famous events and everyday people.

## Pros

- Combines visual storytelling and written historical material in one volume.
- Its stated reading age of 9 - 16 years makes it suitable for a broad range of young readers.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Walker Studio
- Publication date: 25 July 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 216 pages
- Reading age: 9 - 16 years
- ISBN-10: 1406385506
- ISBN-13: 978-1406385502
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 2.8 x 26.2 cm
- Weight listed: 270 g

## A good fit for

- Readers aged 9 - 16 interested in London history and illustrated books.
- A gift for someone who enjoys art, poems and historical writing about the city.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a conventional, text-only reference book or a narrowly focused period study.

## Customer feedback

The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, with most ratings in the five-star category and some three-star ratings. This gives a favourable but not unanimous impression, and ratings alone do not explain what readers liked or disliked. For buyers considering the book's illustrated, multi-form approach to London's history, the scores offer limited guidance on whether that style suits their reader.

## Frequently asked questions

### What period does London: A History cover?
The listing describes a story of London from prehistory to the present day.
### What kinds of content are included?
The book combines illustrations with poems, quotes and historical accounts, covering both famous events and everyday people.
### Who is the stated reading age?
The listing gives a reading age of 9 - 16 years.

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## Images

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