London’s dynamic duo

George IV and John Nash gave the capital a glorious facelift, 200 years ago

david horspool
History


About 200 years ago, central London began a transformation without equal in its history. Over two decades or so, many of the buildings, vistas and streetscapes were built that still define the city, from Regent’s Park to the National Gallery, having...

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