These two old London villages have had mixed fortunes. The farms and nursery gardens gave way to terraces to house city workers. Then came a long period of neglect until the post-war years, when there has been a sustained renovation of the many delightful streets.
First published in 1990, this modern history of these two adjacent villages proved very popular and quickly went out of print. In response to demand the author has now issued a revised and updated edition.
This book is a concise and visual history of a lively part of London.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
The Illustrations
Further Reading
Introduction
The Two Villages
Farms and Gardens
The Great Houses
The Lords of the Manor
Village Pastimes
Keeping the Peace
Refuge, Rescue and Retreat
Town, Terraces and Country Villas
Hackney and Stoke Newington at Prayer
Politics, Paupers and Patients
Getting from Here to There
The Developing Suburbs
The Traders
Schooldays
Work and Play
Town Improvements
Famous Names
The Innter City
Index
