Dickens' London is a unique work that recreates the sights, sounds and smells of Dickens' London and provides a detailed itinerary for those keen to follow in the footsteps of 'The Inimitable Boz'. Each entry conjures up forgotten scenes of London life - stage-coaches racing through the Borough; landing a catch at Billingsgate market; the uproar of a hanging outside Newgate Gaol - together with pointers to the most atmospheric, astonishing and esoteric parts of the Victorian metropolis which have survived into the twenty-first century. Step back into the past: savour the opportunity to...
Dickens' London is a unique work that recreates the sights, sounds and smells of Dickens' London and provides a detailed itinerary for those keen t...
In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "night soil," graveyards teemed with rotting corpses, the air itself was choked with smoke. In this intimately visceral book, Lee Jackson guides us through the underbelly of the Victorian metropolis, introducing us to the men and women who struggled to stem a rising tide of pollution and dirt, and the forces that opposed them.
Through thematic chapters, Jackson describes how Victorian reformers met with both triumph and disaster. Full of...
In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "nig...
"Partnership between parents and teachers is vital and Lee's book strengthens that link and will help your child succeed at school" Helen Loveday-Sims, English Teacher "This is a great little book. Easy to read and packed with really practical ideas that feel doable as parents trying to help our kids. It makes a big difference to know that this book is all drawn from Lee's experience as a youth worker, school speaker and parent - very down to earth stuff. A really good pointer on how I can best help my kids." Tim Morfin, CEO TLG The Education Charity "Lee's book will help all families...
"Partnership between parents and teachers is vital and Lee's book strengthens that link and will help your child succeed at school" Helen Loveday-Sims...
