27 JUNE 1914, Page 13

London Survivals. By P. H. Ditehfield. (Methuen and Co. 10s.

6d. net.)—This learned and laborious "record of the old buildings and associations of the City" is intended to call attention to the treasures of beauty and antiquity that still survive in the City of London. So much that was ancient and interesting has disappeared before the inevitable march of "improvement" in recent years—so much is atilt in momentary danger of disappearing—that Mr. Ditchfield's careful survey of the existing monuments and relics of London's historic past is timely and welcome The hundred and fourteen illustrations by Mr. E. L. Wratten—often re- drawnirom old prints—add value to this excellent book.