Shadow City explores the lost and imagined forms of London, seeking to uncover the forgotten and obscured elements of London’s past. The exhibition spans three centuries - from the late 17th century with Christopher Wren’s plans for rebuilding the City after the Great Fire, to the late 20th century, with a rare contemporary depiction of the Winter of Discontent and artworks opposing the potential conversion of Battersea Power Station into a theme park.

Shadow City is divided into three sections. ‘A Modern Babylon?’ reflects on the development of the modern perception of London, and the elements of it that have been lost to our modern understanding. ‘Changing Tides’ explores the development and decline of the Thames, from the Port of London’s rapid expansion in the late 18th century to the Post-War collapse of London’s docks. ‘Views of Victorian Chelsea’ contains a wealth of engravings by Theodore Roussel, depicting overlooked and forgotten areas within Chelsea.