W. J. Loftie facts for kids
William John Loftie (born July 25, 1839, in Tandragee, Ireland – died June 16, 1911) was a British writer and a church leader. He was well-known for writing many books about the history of London, travel, art, and buildings.
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About William John Loftie
William John Loftie went to college at Trinity College, Dublin in Ireland. After working in churches for a while, he started writing for a newspaper called the Saturday Review. Later, he also wrote for the National Observer. He was very good at combining facts and interesting stories in his writings, especially about old places and history.
What William John Loftie Wrote About
Loftie wrote many books on different topics. He was especially interested in the history of London and other famous places. Here are some of the kinds of books he wrote:
Books About London
Loftie loved London and wrote a lot about its past. His most famous work was A History of London. He also wrote about specific parts of the city, helping people learn about their history.
- In and Out of London: or, The Half-Holidays of a Town Clerk (1875)
- Round About London, Historical, Archaeological, Architectural, and Picturesque Notes (1880)
- A History of London (1883)
- Historic Towns London (1887)
- Kensington Picturesque & Historical (1888)
- Authorised Guide to the Tower of London (1888)
- London City: Its History, Streets, Traffic, Buildings, People (1891)
- Westminster Abbey (1891)
- Whitehall Historical and Architectural (1895)
- Kensington Palace (1898)
- London Afternoons (1901)
- The Colour of London, historic, personal, & local (1907)
Travel and Scenery Books
He also wrote about beautiful places in England, Scotland, and even Egypt. These books often included lovely pictures.
- Views in the English Lake District (1875)
- English Lake Scenery (1875)
- Picturesque Scottish Scenery (1875)
- Views in North Wales (1875)
- Views in Wicklow & Killarney (1876)
- A Ride In Egypt From Sioot To Luxor In 1879 (1879)
- Windsor: a Description of the Castle, Park, Town and Neighbourhood (1886)
- Orient Line Guide: Chapters for Travellers by Sea and Land (1890)
Art and Architecture Books
Loftie was also interested in art and how buildings are designed.
- A Plea for Art in the House (1876)
- Catalogue of the Prints and Etchings of Hans Sebald Beham (1877)
- Lessons in the Art of Illuminating (1885)
- Inigo Jones and Wren: or, The Rise and Decline of Modern Architecture in England (1893)
- Reynolds and Children’s Portraiture in England
- Sir Edwin Landseer and Animal Painting in England (1897)
Other Interesting Works
Loftie edited or wrote about other unique topics, including old diaries and royal history.
- The Latin Year (1873)
- Queen Anne's Son: the Memoirs of William Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1881)
- An Essay on Scarabs (1884)
- Marchfield: a Story of Commercial Morality (c.1886)
- Ye Oldest Diarie of Englysshe Travell: Being the hitherto unpublished narrative of the pilgrimage of Sir Richard Torkington to Jerusalem in 1517 (c.1890)
- The Cathedral Churches of England and Wales (1892)
- Inns of Court & Chancery (1893)
- The Coronation Book of Edward VII, King of All the Britons and Emperor of India (1902)
