Black London

Black London
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9781913618209
ISBN-13 : 191361820X
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Black London by : Avril Nanton

Discover the people, places, and landmarks that have rewritten history! Black London is a complete guide that shines a new and much-needed light on the rich Black history of London’s inhabitants and beyond. From the Nelson Mandela Statue in Parliament Square to the Black Lives Matter mural in Woolwich, this must-have travel guide showcases more than 120 historical sites worth visiting and revisiting.

London

London
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Publisher : Anchor
Total Pages : 872
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39076002772668
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis London by : Peter Ackroyd

In this entertaining and informative volume, a renowned biographer and critic takes on his grandest subject: London--one of the world's most vast and vital cities. in color. 2 maps.

A Short History of London

A Short History of London
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Publisher : Penguin UK
Total Pages : 432
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ISBN-10 : 9780241985366
ISBN-13 : 0241985366
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis A Short History of London by : Simon Jenkins

'Fascinating and timely. Required reading for every developer, planner or councillor who holds London in trust today' Griff Rhys Jones 'Accessible, clear and readable' Rowan Moore, The Observer ________________________ LONDON: a settlement founded by the Romans, occupied by the Saxons, conquered by the Danes and ruled by the Normans. This unremarkable place - not even included in the Domesday Book - became a medieval maze of alleys and courtyards, later to be chequered with grand estates of Georgian splendour. It swelled with industry and became the centre of the largest empire in history. And rising from the rubble of the Blitz, it is now one of the greatest cities in the world. From the prehistoric occupants of the Thames valley to the preoccupied commuters of today, Simon Jenkins brings together the key events, individuals and trends in London's history to create a matchless portrait of the capital. ________________________ 'A vivid and deeply well-informed account of London's history' Charles Saumarez Smith, Professor of Cultural History, Queen Mary University of London 'Extremely informative and witty' Roy Porter, author of London: A Social History on Landlords to London 'A short, invigorating gallop over two and a half thousand years' Scotsman on A Short History of Europe

The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History

The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 1060
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ISBN-10 : 9780191044939
ISBN-13 : 0191044938
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History by : David Hey

The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History is the most authoritative guide available to all things associated with the family and local history of the British Isles. It provides practical and contextual information for anyone enquiring into their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh origins and for anyone working in genealogical research, or the social history of the British Isles. This fully revised and updated edition contains over 2,000 entries from adoption to World War records. Recommended web links for many entries are accessed and updated via the Family and Local History companion website. This edition provides guidance on how to research your family tree using the internet and details the full range of online resources available. Newly structured for ease of use, thematic articles are followed by the A-Z dictionary and detailed appendices, which includefurther reading. New articles for this edition are: A Guide for Beginners, Links between British and American Families, Black and Asian Family History, and an extended feature on Names. With handy research tips, a full background to the social history of communities and individuals, and an updated appendix listing all national and local record offices with their contact details, this is an essential reference work for anyone wanting advice on how to approach genealogical research, as well as a fascinating read for anyone interested in the past.

Historic England: London's East End

Historic England: London's East End
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Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Total Pages : 163
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781445676654
ISBN-13 : 1445676656
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Historic England: London's East End by : Michael Foley

An illustrated history one of England’s finest cities - London and its famous East End.

The History of the Port of London

The History of the Port of London
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Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Total Pages : 298
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ISBN-10 : 9781473860391
ISBN-13 : 1473860393
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The History of the Port of London by : Peter Stone

“This meticulously researched account underlines the importance of the capital’s docklands . . . from Roman landing to modern financial centre.” —Discover Britain The River Thames has been integral to the prosperity of London since Roman times. Explorers sailed away on voyages of discovery to distant lands. Colonies were established and a great empire grew. Funding their ships and cargoes helped make the City of London into the world’s leading financial center. In the nineteenth century a vast network of docks was created for ever-larger ships, behind high, prison-like walls that kept them secret from all those who did not toil within. Sail made way for steam as goods were dispatched to every corner of the world. In the nineteenth century London was the world’s greatest port city. In the Second World War the Port of London became Hitler’s prime target. It paid a heavy price but soon recovered. Yet by the end of the 20th century the docks had been transformed into Docklands, a new financial center. The History of the Port of London: A Vast Emporium of Nations is the fascinating story of the rise and fall and revival of the commercial river. The only book to tell the whole story and bring it right up to date, it charts the foundation, growth and evolution of the port and explains why for centuries it has been so important to Britain’s prosperity. This book will appeal to those interested in London’s history, maritime and industrial heritage, the Docklands and East End of London, and the River Thames.

English Local History

English Local History
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Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages : 319
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781783275243
ISBN-13 : 1783275243
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis English Local History by : Kate Tiller

The classic guide to exploring English local history, brought up to date and expanded.

London's East End

London's East End
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 212
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781526724120
ISBN-13 : 152672412X
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis London's East End by : Jonathan Oates

The East End is one of the most famous parts of London and it has had its own distinctive identity since the district was first settled in medieval times. It is best known for extremes of poverty and deprivation, for strong political and social movements, and for the extraordinary mix of immigrants who have shaped its history. Jonathan Oatess handbook is the ideal guide to its complex, rich and varied story and it is an essential source for anyone who wants to find out about an East End ancestor or carry out their own research into the area.He outlines in vivid detail the development of the neighbourhoods that constitute the East End. In a series of information-filled chapters, he explores East End industries and employment the docks, warehouses, factories, markets and shops. He looks at its historic poverty and describes how it gained a reputation for criminality, partly because of notorious criminals like Jack the Ripper and the Krays. This dark side to the history contrasts with the liveliness of the East End entertainments and the strong social bonds of the immigrants who made their home there Huguenots, Jews, Bangladeshis and many others.Throughout the book details are given of the records that researchers can consult in order to delve into the history for themselves online sites, archives, libraries, books and museums.

A People's History of London

A People's History of London
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Publisher : Verso Books
Total Pages : 321
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781844679140
ISBN-13 : 1844679144
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis A People's History of London by : Lindsey German

In the eyes of Britain’s heritage industry, London is the traditional home of empire, monarchy and power, an urban wonderland for the privileged, where the vast majority of Londoners feature only to applaud in the background. Yet, for nearly 2000 years, the city has been a breeding ground for radical ideas, home to thinkers, heretics and rebels from John Wycliffe to Karl Marx. It has been the site of sometimes violent clashes that changed the course of history: the Levellers’ doomed struggle for liberty in the aftermath of the Civil War; the silk weavers, match girls and dockers who crusaded for workers’ rights; and the Battle of Cable Street, where East Enders took on Oswald Mosley’s Black Shirts. A People’s History of London journeys to a city of pamphleteers, agitators, exiles and revolutionaries, where millions of people have struggled in obscurity to secure a better future.