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London has been the main character in the work of Peter Ackroyd ever since his first novel, The Great Fire of London. His Hawksmoor won the Whitbread and the Guardian Fiction Prize, Chatterton was shortlisted for the Booker, London: the Biography won the South Bank Show Annual Award for Literature. Reviewers commonly categorize him as the Dickens of our day.
Peter Ackroyd, acclaimed historian and critic, uncovers London’s hidden past in this richly illustrated journey through its forgotten streets and stories.
No city shaped the modern world quite like London – a powerhouse of trade, finance and empire, the centre of global influence in the nineteenth century. But beyond the familiar stories of power and politics, its true life played out in the streets, where market traders, music hall crowds and factory workers gave it its vitality, its light and its shadows.
Forgotten London uncovers these stories, bringing to life the highs and lows of those who made the city what it was. Covering the transformative years from the Victorian era to the Second World War, this book immerses readers in a side of London often overlooked.
The book is also richly illustrated, featuring rare photographs, colourised images and period artwork.
With Peter Ackroyd’s masterful storytelling, this is an unforgettable journey into the city’s past. Step into its streets, meet its people – and see London as you’ve never seen it before.
In Forgotten London, Peter Ackroyd uncovers the untold stories and forgotten lives that have shaped the city. Packed with fascinating details, this is a must-have for anyone who loves London and its rich history.
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INTRODUCTION
1. 1837–1850 SMOKE , FILTH AND FOG
2. 1851–1900 LONDON ON THE MOVE
3. 1900–1914 SPLENDOUR AND UNREST
4. 1914–1931 WAR AND JAZZ
5. 1932–1939 ON THE PRECIPICE
Forgotten London is an essential read for those passionate about London's rich history and the evolution of its social fabric, offering fresh insights into the city's hidden stories.
Peter Ackroyd, acclaimed historian and critic, uncovers London’s hidden past in this richly illustrated journey through its forgotten streets and stories.
No city shaped the modern world quite like London – a powerhouse of trade, finance and empire, the centre of global influence in the nineteenth century. But beyond the familiar stories of power and politics, its true life played out in the streets, where market traders, music hall crowds and factory workers gave it its vitality, its light and its shadows.
Forgotten London uncovers these stories, bringing to life the highs and lows of those who made the city what it was. Covering the transformative years from the Victorian era to the Second World War, this book immerses readers in a side of London often overlooked.
The book is also richly illustrated, featuring rare photographs, colourised images and period artwork.
With Peter Ackroyd’s masterful storytelling, this is an unforgettable journey into the city’s past. Step into its streets, meet its people – and see London as you’ve never seen it before.
In Forgotten London, Peter Ackroyd uncovers the untold stories and forgotten lives that have shaped the city. Packed with fascinating details, this is a must-have for anyone who loves London and its rich history.
TOC
INTRODUCTION
1. 1837–1850 SMOKE , FILTH AND FOG
2. 1851–1900 LONDON ON THE MOVE
3. 1900–1914 SPLENDOUR AND UNREST
4. 1914–1931 WAR AND JAZZ
5. 1932–1939 ON THE PRECIPICE
Forgotten London is an essential read for those passionate about London's rich history and the evolution of its social fabric, offering fresh insights into the city's hidden stories.