Asher, Wayne
Rings Around London
- ISBN 13:
- 9781854144218
- author:
- Asher, Wayne
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Capital Transport Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 25 x 21.9 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Automotive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The 1944 Abercrombie Plan was a proposal to build orbital motorways around London, a concept that would have had far-reaching consequences for the city. This book tells the story of its conception, early construction, and the protests that ultimately prevented its full implementation. The plan's vision was ambitious, but it also sparked intense debate among politicians, engineers, and local residents. As the project progressed, opposition grew, with many arguing that the motorways would destroy entire neighbourhoods and disrupt the city's character. Through archival research and meticulous analysis, this book sheds new light on a pivotal moment in London's history, revealing the complex politics and social tensions that shaped the fate of the Abercrombie Plan.
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