Peter Davidson is Senior Research Fellow of Campion Hall, University of Oxford. His previous books include 'The Idea of North' (2005) and 'The Last of the Light' (2015).

• Contents 1. Introduction2. Winter Cities 3. London Nocturne4. Windows in the Landscape 5. Northern Townscapes; Western Suburbs6. Summer Night Illuminations NotesFurther ReadingAcknowledgmentsPicture CreditsIndex

'A connoisseur of the crepuscular, the in-between zone dividing night and day, and all its electrifying implications. ... Winter cities, London nocturnes, northern townscapes … These generate aesthetically significant representations within the boundaries of Peter Davidson’s pungent and particular theme. He brings us some unexpected and enlightening assessments and observations, as his book proceeds on its scholarly and seductive way.'

Peter Davidson is Senior Research Fellow of Campion Hall, University of Oxford. His previous books include 'The Idea of North' (2005) and 'The Last of the Light' (2015).

• Contents 1. Introduction2. Winter Cities 3. London Nocturne4. Windows in the Landscape 5. Northern Townscapes; Western Suburbs6. Summer Night Illuminations NotesFurther ReadingAcknowledgmentsPicture CreditsIndex

'A connoisseur of the crepuscular, the in-between zone dividing night and day, and all its electrifying implications. ... Winter cities, London nocturnes, northern townscapes … These generate aesthetically significant representations within the boundaries of Peter Davidson’s pungent and particular theme. He brings us some unexpected and enlightening assessments and observations, as his book proceeds on its scholarly and seductive way.'

Peter Davidson is Senior Research Fellow of Campion Hall, University of Oxford. His previous books include 'The Idea of North' (2005) and 'The Last of the Light' (2015).

• Contents 1. Introduction2. Winter Cities 3. London Nocturne4. Windows in the Landscape 5. Northern Townscapes; Western Suburbs6. Summer Night Illuminations NotesFurther ReadingAcknowledgmentsPicture CreditsIndex

'A connoisseur of the crepuscular, the in-between zone dividing night and day, and all its electrifying implications. ... Winter cities, London nocturnes, northern townscapes … These generate aesthetically significant representations within the boundaries of Peter Davidson’s pungent and particular theme. He brings us some unexpected and enlightening assessments and observations, as his book proceeds on its scholarly and seductive way.'