At the heart of one of London`s busiest boroughs, nestled on the banks of the River Thames, lies Kingston upon Thames. This vibrant Surrey market town first appears on record in a royal document from AD 838 and by the tenth century it had become the place of coronation for Anglo-Saxon kings. The town itself has managed to retain many of its historical roots with the countless examples of beautiful architecture throughout the ages; Kingston upon Thames in 50 Buildings explores its history through a selection of the greatest of these treasures. In this unique study, Julian McCarthy celebrates the city`s architectural heritage in a new and accessible way with a tour of the town`s historic and modern buildings.