This book reveals the capital as a place where the bodies of criminals defined the boundaries of the city and heads on poles greeted patrons on London Bridge.
The author examines the economic, social and political processes taking places from the mid-nineteenth century and argues that this major confrontation between labour and capital was probably inevitable.
This book is a unique record of a journey along the beautiful and often dramatic Yorkshire coastline, tracing the region’s diverse industry, the... Læs mere
Nineteenth century crime and punishment in Edinburgh.
'Secrets of Central London's Squares' delves into the strange, quirky and curious histories of London's famous squares.
A comprehensive, informative and highly entertaining walking guide to the well-known and less well-known, areas of London.
The story of historic district on the south bank of the Thames and beyond - the original playground of Londoners, complete with inns, bear pits, brothels and theatres.