Found in our archives, the Black's Sketchbooks are a series of books produced in the early 20th century by a group of well-known artists. Each book contains pen sketches of iconic English and Scottish cities and counties. There are also some books on famous Continental cities such as Paris and Venice. The result is a charming series of books that present a fascinating look at British and European locations as they were almost a century ago. This title presents a delightful look at Canterbury as it was in 1915.
Author Biography
Walter M. Keesey was a graduate of the Royal College of Art. He was an architect, etcher and watercolour artist. He did two other Sketchbooks for Blacks on Cambridge and Harrow.
Reviews
'Originally produced in the early 20th century, the sketchbooks paint a picture of iconic locations.' * The Bookseller *
