A Thousand Years of a London Street: Cheapside

This book explores the history of Cheapside, a thousand-year-old street in London, tracing its roots to the Romans and beyond. It features a diverse range of historical figures who have contributed to its development, making it the greatest thoroughfare in the City of London.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2023
Publisher: Cranthorpe Millner Publishers

This captivating book is the second installment in a series that delves into the rich histories of a thousand selected London streets. These streets have emerged from various origins, including places of worship, trading hubs, or simply due to their strategic geographical location or unique topography. Spanning over a millennium, Cheapside, with St. Paul's at its western end and St. Mary-le-Bow as its focal point, boasts a remarkable legacy that traces back to the Roman era and beyond. Its vibrant history is adorned with the presence of kings, queens, poets, playwrights, murderers, criminals, broadcasters, inventors, politicians, pioneers, philanthropists, religious fanatics, revolutionaries, diarists, and architects, each of whom played a significant role in shaping the character of this historic thoroughfare.

With London's streets teeming with untold tales waiting to be uncovered, Mike Read's A Thousand Years of a London Street series holds immense potential. The only suspense lies in which street will captivate this seasoned historical investigator's curiosity in the next installment. As readers embark on this captivating journey, they are invited to explore the depths of London's past, unearthing the fascinating stories that have shaped the city's vibrant tapestry over the centuries.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 132 x 196 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803780238