I Love Suburbia

The Joys of Life on London’s Outskirts

Simon Pollock

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Hutchinson Heinemann
19 October 2024

Public buildings: civic, commercial, industrial; Residential buildings, domestic buildings; Landscape art & architecture; Rural communities; Gift books

From the creator of the Instagram @LondonSuburbia comes a heartwarming celebration of the underappreciated beauty of the suburbs

From stations that wouldn't be out of place in Miami Beach to cinemas converted to megachurches, I Love Suburbia brings to life the joys of living outside Zone 1. Step back in time and revisit simpler days in the suburbs to discover the pioneering interwar architects who brought modernism to Britain, or delight in the elegance of Art Deco buildings given a new lease of life. Filled with stories of the people who live, work and play in the outskirts of London, this full-colour book is an exploration of the capital's overlooked everyday treasures. Brought together by Simon Pollock, the creator of Instagram's heartwarming @LondonSuburbia, with over 200 original photos of unusual charm from Chingford to Leatherhead, Beaconsfield to Becontree, this is the suburbs as you've never seen them before.

By: Simon Pollock
Imprint: Hutchinson Heinemann
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 177mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 834g
ISBN: 9781529153958
ISBN 10: 1529153956
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 19 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Simon Pollock was born and raised in the suburbs of London. He started the Instagram account @LondonSuburbia in 2022. It began as a hobby and grew into a way to tell the overlooked stories of the people and buildings that make up 95% of the city. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring exotic locations like Pinner, Chigwell, Bromley and Dagenham and has discovered that amongst the rows of 1930s semi-detached houses, there are architectural marvels to rival South Beach in Miami. This is his first book.

Reviews for I Love Suburbia: The Joys of Life on London’s Outskirts

Readable and beautifully illustrated, this book brings the charms of Art Deco suburbia to life with a light touch -- Barnabas Calder, author of ARCHITECTURE