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Radio London,21 Apr 2026,9 mins

Lost London: A History in 25 Missing Buildings

London Uncovered

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In his new book, ‘Lost London: From Crystal Palace to Heston Airport, a History in 25 Missing Buildings’, social and architectural historian Paul Knox journeys through twenty-five lost buildings, from iconic landmarks like the Crystal Palace to everyday spaces, the book spans from the Great Fire to the present day, exploring how demolition, redevelopment and changing attitudes to conservation have continually reshaped London’s landscape.

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