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'A tourists guide to our secret streets' has been produced to accompany a brand new series for BBC2, 'The secret history of our streets' starting on Wednesday 6 June. The booklet looks at the 'poverty maps' compiled by Charles Booth, and includes a fold-out facsimile of a London street featured in the BBC series. There are illustrated stories tracing social trends from the 19th century to the present day in Sheffield, Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester and London.
Great news: We've got a limited supply of booklets available again. They won't last forever - so order yours today!
Download or order your free booklet here.
Why not explore more streets around the UK, and contribute your own stories!
Help us to build a picture of the secret history of streets around the UK by contributing to our diaries. Read more : Share your diaries: The Secret History of Our Streets
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Watched the new series on Deptford High Street and found it fascinating. I lived in Deptford from 1940 to 1957 and our family were called the Purdies and were involved in selling wet fish in the High Street. The changes in the area are incredible. Our house in Adolphus Street was pulled down to make way for flats so everything was totally changed. My sister and I always call ourselves "Deptford Girls".
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