New Hardback published in 1999 by Historical publications. 160 pages including index & bibliography. Illustrated throughout with maps, engravings & photos and with plenty of historical detail. There is slight variation in print density on some pages, but this does not detract from the clarity or content.

”No area in London is changing so fast and yet retaining its architectural distinction. In its early days it revolved around monastic institutes ...... but from the later 17th century as the Huguenots and then the Italians moved in, Clerkenwell became a centre of clock making, printing & jewellery.”

Written by Richard Tames who is a qualified London Blue Badge tourist guide, this is an extremely readable book whether you have an interest in the area or not

New Hardback, written by Jennifer Ward & published in 2004 by Phillimore.
132 pages including Index & bibliography Illustrated throughout with maps engravings & photos and with plenty of historical detail

“Brentwood began as a small settlement in a woodland clearing on the London to Colchester road over 800 years ago.

Road improvements & increasing travel brought growing prosperity to the town in the 18th century.......but many of Brentwood’s inhabitants remained poor and living conditions were bad.

Readable & entertaining, this book will appeal to a wide readership. Based on scholarship & original research this vivid account of the past of the author’s home town will be warmly welcomed”