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Liberty over London Bridge

By Margaret Willes

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Liberty over London Bridge

By Margaret Willes

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The first complete history of Southwark, London’s stubbornly independent community over the Thames   Southwark’s fortunes have always been tied to those of the City of London across the river. But from its founding in Roman times through to flourishing in the medieval era, the Borough has always fiercely asserted its independence. A place of licence, largely free of the City’s jurisdiction, Southwark became a constant thorn in London’s side: an administrative anachronism, a commercial rival, and an asylum for undesirable industries and residents.   In this remarkable history of London’s liberty beyond the bridge, Margaret Willes narrates the life and times of the people of Southwark, capturing the Borough’s anarchic spirit of revelry. Populated by a potent mix of talented immigrants, religious dissenters, theatrical folk, brewers, and sex workers, Southwark often escaped urban jurisdiction—giving it an atmosphere of danger, misrule, and artistic freedom. Tracing Southwark’s history from its Roman foundation to its present popularity as a place to visit, through Chaucer, to Shakespeare, and on to Dickens, Willes offers an indispensable exploration of the City’s unacknowledged mirror image.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
304
Release Date:
2024-02-20
Publication Date:
2024-02-13
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0300272200
ISBN13:
9780300272208
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
652 g
Height:
158 cm
Width:
238 cm
Thickness:
31 cm
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