Series: London Topogr Soc Publ

The emphasis of the conference was on traditional London buildings of the terrace house type (brick bearing walls with timber joists and beams, stucco, terracotta, and some use of iron). Alan Cox (pp 3-17) in 'Bricks to build a capital' looks at how the bricks were made, and where, from the 1670s into the 20th century. Frank Kelsall (18-24) writes on 'Stucco', its nature and uses, while Michael Stratton's subject is 'Shining through the smog: terracotta and faience' (25-37), materials appreciated in Victorian times for their resistance to pollution attack. David Yeomans (38-47) writes of 'Structural carpentry in London building', R J M Sutherland (48-58) of 'The introduction of iron into traditional building', and Ian Grant (59-66) on 'Mechanisation and standardisation: some services and finishings in the Victorian house'. Lastly Charles Brooking (67-70) contributes a note on 'The Brooking Collection', a resource centre for architectural restorers.

Rocque's 24-sheet map of 1747 is presented in book form, reduced by 1:0.56, with full streetname index.