The first history of one of London’s most remarkable streets. The Strand runs along the northern bank of the Thames and stretches three-quarters of a mile from Trafalgar Square to Temple Bar, witnessing the development and change of London since its early years. In the book "The Strand: A biography," Geoff Browell and Eileen Chanin reveal the deep history of this notable street. Tracing its roots back to Roman times, they uncover how it gained significance as power shifted from the church to the aristocracy, and then to commerce, the media, and the law. Over time, all that mattered converged on the Strand: tradition and ceremony collided with revolution and poverty. By 1910, the street was known as the "center of the world." Drawing from remarkable archival discoveries, Browell and Chanin present the most comprehensive and compelling history of the Strand ever written. Filled with astonishing, unpublished stories, "The Strand: A biography" is a must-read for lovers of one of the greatest cities in the world.

Pages: 272, Dimensions: 15.6x15.6cm