Cheap Street

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London’S Street Markets and the Cultures of Informality, C.1850–1939

By Victoria Kelley

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Cheap Street by Victoria Kelley delves into the social and economic history of London's street markets from the late 19th to the early 20th century. The book explores how these vibrant marketplaces evolved, the role they played in shaping urban life, and their impact on the local community. It provides a rich portrayal of the people and practices that defined this bustling facet of city life.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by urban history and the evolution of consumer culture in early 20th-century Britain. It offers an in-depth exploration of how everyday shopping habits and the retail environment shaped social and economic aspects of British life. Enthusiasts of historical fashion and cultural studies may find unique insights within its pages.

From around 1850, London's street markets grew in number and scale, giving working-class Londoners a site for shopping, entertainment and sociability. Cheap Street is the first major study of this subject, analysing the street markets as a component of London's lively informal economy, and providing new insights into urban and consumer geographies.

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From around 1850, London's street markets grew in number and scale, giving working-class Londoners a site for shopping, entertainment and sociability.

Cheap Street is the first major study of this subject, analysing the street markets as a component of London's lively informal economy, and providing new insights into urban and consumer geographies.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Cheap Street by Victoria Kelley has been praised for its evocative depiction of the vibrancy and spectacle of London's street markets. Reviewers highlight the author's expertise in design and material culture, noting her ability to challenge conventional narratives of Victorian street markets. The book is described as entertaining and as an important contribution to understanding the cultures of poverty and the informal economy of the poor.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526163851

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Illustration: 38 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, 2 maps

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 503g

Pages: 232

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European History Finance & Economics Finance & Investment History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Victoria Kelley

About the Author

Victoria Kelley is Director of Research and Professor of the History of Design and Material Culture at the University for the Creative Arts