History of the Borough of Hackney
History of the Borough of Hackney

Author: David Mander

Publisher:

Published: 2003-03

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9780750933483

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This volume brings together David Mander's previous works to provide a complete history of the London Borough of Hackney. Ranging from the earliest settlements in Roman times, right up to the present day, the book describes how the borough changed from a country parish into the rich and diverse community it is today at the beginning of the 21st century. Within its pages are many hundreds of photographs of the streets, pubs, local characters, industry, churches and schools, along with extensive captions and historical information from the author. David Mander has brought together a revealing selection of rare images and drawn on his special knowledge of the area's history to create this portrait of one of London's most interesting boroughs.

The History of the Countryside
The History of the Countryside

Author: Oliver Rackham

Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Published: 2020-03-19

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9781474614023

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From its earliest origins to the present day, this award-winning, beautifully written book describes the endlessly changing character of Britain's countryside. 'A classic' Richard Mabey Exploring the natural and man-made features of the land - fields, highways, hedgerows, fens, marshes, rivers, heaths, coasts, woods and wood pastures - he shows conclusively and unforgettably how they have developed over the centuries. In doing so, he covers a wealth of related subjects to provide a fascinating account of the sometimes subtle and sometimes radical ways in which people, fauna, flora, climate, soils and other physical conditions have played their part in the shaping of the countryside. 'One thing is certain: no one would be wise to write further on our natural history, or to make films about it, without thinking very hard about what is contained in these authoritative pages' COUNTRY LIFE

Inside the Inner City
Inside the Inner City

Author: Paul Harrison

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 443

ISBN-13: 9780140166408

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The Hackney Archive
The Hackney Archive

Author: Neil Martinson

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02-06

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781910566664

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Life-long Hackney resident Neil Martinson was still at school when he began taking photos on his home turf, documenting people at work, children at play, protests, homelessness, Jewish life, street markets and other scenes. His documentary archive brings a past era to life and shows how much the working lives of Hackney - and the world over - have changed in the digital age. 'I grew up in a period when a lot of people were doing manual jobs. There was a huge amount of manufacturing going on in the borough, which helped to make it diverse and vibrant.'