The Wood that Built London

The Wood that Built London
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Publisher : Sandstone Press Ltd
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781913207502
ISBN-13 : 1913207501
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Book Synopsis The Wood that Built London by : C. J. Schüler

Download or read book The Wood that Built London written by C. J. Schüler and published by Sandstone Press Ltd. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Meticulously researched yet accessible' GeographicalStanding in the busy streets of South London today, it is hard to imagine that much of this suburban townscape was once a vast wood, stretching unbroken for almost seven miles from Croydon to the Thames at Deptford. In The Wood That Built London, C.J. Schüler takes us on a journey through time, telling tales of invaders and trade guilds, map makers and soldiers, royals and working class people. From the 8th century to current conservation efforts, Schüler offers a fresh perspective on London's history, with tales of murder, Anglo-Saxon treasure, fires, pandemics, the blitz and more along the way. This compelling narrative history charts the fortunes of the North Wood from the earliest times: its ecology, ownership, management, and its gradual encroachment by the expanding metropolis.


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