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The Strand
A Biography
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The first history of one of London's most extraordinary streets. Running along the Thames's northern shore and spanning three-quarters of a mile from Trafalgar Square to Temple Bar, the Strand has been a witness to London's growth and change from the earliest years of the city's...
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This deeply researched book offers a unique history of London's most famous street, from the Roman era to the present day.
The Strand: A Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of London and the role this iconic street has played in shaping the city we know today.
Discover the rich history of one of London's most iconic streets in The Strand: A Biography. This book, the first history of The Strand in over 100 years, brings the street to life through the use of oral histories, unexplored archives, and new archaeological sources. From its medieval origins to its modern-day bustling hub, 'The Strand: A History' offers a unique and comprehensive look at this historic London thoroughfare. With a series of launch events planned across the city, this is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of London.
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Description
The first history of one of London's most extraordinary streets.
Running along the Thames's northern shore and spanning three-quarters of a mile from Trafalgar Square to Temple Bar, the Strand has been a witness to London's growth and change from the earliest years of the city's existence.
In The Strand: A biography, Geoff Browell and Eileen Chanin uncover the deep history of this remarkable street. Tracing its origins in the Roman era, they reveal how it grew in importance as authority shifted from church to aristocracy, then to commerce, media, and law. Over time, everything that mattered converged on the Strand: tradition and ceremony clashed with rebellion and destitution. By 1910, the street was known as the 'centre of the world'.
Drawing on remarkable archival discoveries, Browell and Chanin present the most complete and compelling history of the Strand ever written. Filled with surprising, untold stories, The Strand: A biography is a must-read for lovers of one of the world's greatest cities.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781526179111
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 February 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Illustration: 5 Maps
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 512g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Geoff Browell is Head of Archives and Research Collections at King's College London. He is also chair of AIM25, a charitable consortium of the archives of 150 cultural organisations in London. He leads historical tours of King's and is the editor of Strandlines, a digital community dedicated to exploring lives on the Strand.
Eileen Chanin is a Sydney-based historian and writer. She is the author of nine books, including Capital Designs: Australia House and Visions of an Imperial London (2020). Her interest in the Strand and its many facets deepened as a Visiting Fellow of King's College London.
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