Willes, Margaret

Liberty Over London Bridge: A History of the People of Southwark

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ISBN 13:: 9780300272208
author:: Willes, Margaret
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 3.1 x 15.8 x 15.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:: New
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Liberty Over London Bridge: A History of Southwark's People Margaret Willes explores the fascinating story of Southwark, a community that has long defied the City of London's authority. From its Roman foundations to its present-day popularity as a place to visit, this remarkable history reveals the Borough's unique spirit of independence and artistic freedom. Southwark's history is marked by a mix of talented immigrants, religious dissenters, theatrical folk, brewers, and sex workers who have shaped the area into an atmosphere of danger, misrule, and creative expression. Tracing its development from Chaucer to Shakespeare and on to Dickens, Willes offers a compelling exploration of London's unacknowledged mirror image. This book provides a fresh perspective on Southwark's place in history, shedding light on the Borough's enduring legacy as a symbol of liberty and artistic freedom.

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