W. J. Loftie

William John Loftie (25 July 1839, Tandragee, County Armagh, Ireland – 16 June 1911) was a British clergyman and writer, on the history of London, travel, art and architecture.

He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin.

After holding church appointments, he joined the staff of the Saturday Review, and in 1894 that of the National Observer.

As a writer on antiquarian subjects he combined learning and picturesque statement.

[1] Published works:[1]

Map of London, showing major waterways, from Loftie's A History of London (1884).