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A history of South-East London suburbs

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Case Studies

Case Studies

Case Studies

  • The Story of Biggin Hill: a plotlands development and post-war exurb in Greater London
  • Blackheath: A middle class estate of the 18th and early 19th centuries
  • Cator Estate
  • Danson: A private development of the 1930s
  • Deptford New Town: A 19th century working class estate
  • Downham Estate: Its Origins and Early History
  • From country to suburb: The why and the how of suburban development. A universal phenomenon with examples from south-east London.
  • Norwood: From 19th century common land to City commuters
  • Petts Wood: The making of a 1920s garden suburb
  • Plumstead: A 19th suburb of Woolwich's industrial and military might
  • Progress Estate
  • St George's Fields, Southwark: From a grand 18th century suburb to 19th century inner-city slums
  • Streatham: A 19th century dormitory suburb
  • Thamesmead: A late 20th century New Town