The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candles..., Annie Gray
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candles..., Annie Gray
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The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker
A History of the High Street

Author: Annie Gray

Narrator: Annie Gray

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Soundings

Published: 02/01/2025

Synopsis

Bustling with rich detail, historical vignettes and surprising wares, this is the story of Britain's best-loved but ever-changing public spaces. What makes a high street? It's certainly not just about the shopping; these thoroughfares are often the beating heart of our towns and cities and, by extension, of the people who use them. As spaces where local life and culture unfolds, our high streets can be playgrounds of personal indulgence and community spirit, or sites of contentious debate and politicking. Historian Annie Gray takes us down the street and through the ages, from medieval marketplaces to the purpose-built concrete precincts of the 20th century. Peeping through the windows of tailors, tearooms and grocers, we explore everything from the toyshops of yesteryear - where curiosities were sold for adults, not children - to the birth of brands we shop at today.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michele on December 28, 2024

Very interesting short version.......more

Goodreads review by Francis on December 05, 2024

Learnt a lot from this book that i had overlooked during my high street visits. very easy and accessible.......more

Goodreads review by Debby on January 19, 2025

I listened to the abridged version of this on BBC Sounds. It’s a great journey through the history of British high streets, tracing the high street’s evolution from the 14th century to now. Very enjoyable and informative.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on December 29, 2024

Packed with information but never dense. I am not sure the various structures always worked (largely because too many) but I was engaged by being put into the persona of a shopper in different times. The book provided some nostalgia but less indulgently than might be expected and gently drops some f......more

Goodreads review by Dmytro on November 24, 2024

I picked up this book after spotting it on display at Hatchards in London, and I’m so glad I did. It offers a captivating journey through the history of British high streets, tracing their evolution from the 13th century to the present day. The book delves into how high streets in towns and cities ha......more

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