Books by Barry Miles
London Calling
by Barry Miles
It starts with the end of the War, you've got a good decade where London is this really dreary, bomb-pocked, austerity ridden place. But then from the mid-50s, parts of it slowly seem to fade into colour.
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The best books on London’s Addictions, recommended by Dr Matthew Green
The social historian argues London is an intrinsically addictive city. He charts its history through its dependencies on chocolate, tobacco, coffee, and tea.