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The Bookshop, the Draper, the Candlestick Maker

A History of the High Street

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The Bookshop, the Draper, the Candlestick Maker

Yazan: Annie Gray
Seslendiren: Annie Gray
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Bustling with rich detail, historical vignettes and surprising wares, this is the story of Britain's best-loved but ever-changing public spaces.

What makes a high street?

It's certainly not just about the shopping; these thoroughfares are often the beating heart of our towns and cities and, by extension, of the people who use them. As spaces where local life and culture unfolds, our high streets can be playgrounds of personal indulgence and community spirit, or sites of contentious debate and politicking.

Historian Annie Gray takes us down the street and through the ages, from medieval marketplaces to the purpose-built concrete precincts of the 20th century. Peeping through the windows of tailors, tearooms and grocers, we explore everything from the toyshops of yesteryear - where curiosities were sold for adults, not children - to the birth of brands we shop at today.

©2024 Annie Gray (P)2025 Soundings Architecture
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Im interested in anything that is social history and I really enjoyed this book. I found it full of fascinating insights into the history of our high street and learned a lot of new details and facts. Would recommend.

Interesting and enjoyable listen

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Fascinating subject but I’ve had to stop listening after persevering to 4th chapter as the authors narration, whilst generally ok, becomes increasingly intolerable when she quotes material and attempts different voices - this gets worse as the book progresses. While I get what she’s aiming for, it just doesn’t land well at all which is such a shame as she’s written a brilliant book.
I’d really recommend the book if you are able to read rather than listen.
I hate to say it but an AI voice narration would be easier to listen to so maybe download a digital copy and get your access software to read it

Spoilt by narration

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An interesting journey down the High Street throughout history bringing back memories of long forgotten shops ( weren’t Home and Colonial's cold meats the best?)
This book is a very easy listen, excellently narrated by the author, Dr. Annie Gray in her own enthusiastic way.

A walk down memory lane.

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I found the book very interesting - learnt a lot, and may buy it on kindle if it is available.

Extremely Interesting Book

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I loved the history, the wonderful detail, amusing delivery, clever evocation of each era. Excellent

excellent, fascinating book

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