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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very fascinating book, which is written in an easy, lively and engaging style. It's a shame there aren't more illustrations to exemplify the range of historical points, but it is so vividly written, the reader gets a clear idea of how London has grown and what has been lost..and learnt over the centuries. It is the history of the 18th and 19th centuries that is particularly well documented and the author shares how she has gone about it. If you are fascinated by your local history and would like to consider how to learn more.. this is the book to read. It gets you thinking not only about Bankside, but your own back yard. I recommend it highly.
47 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recommend this book highly for anyone interested in family history and the social history of London. Ms Tindall has undertaken immense research and the book is well worth reading if you are a family historian, for the many tips she drops onto the pages. This book is an absolute gem and I am going to keep it on my bookshelf for ever because of its lavish historical description of London as well as the wonderful story of the families and people who lived on Bankside - the two are woven together most amazingly. I am longing to read Ms Tindall other books now.
Definitely buy this book if you are a family historian or interested in old London town.
Definitely buy this book if you are a family historian or interested in old London town.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a pleasant enough read - certainly no more. I picked it up because my wife and I have walked past the house and are generally interested in London history. The house itself is used as a peg on which to hang some social history of the area from the early 1700s and none the worse for that. You get a flavour of the development of industry,education, the sewage system etc. Anyone expecting a good deal about the house itself and housing generally will be disappointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lots of information but not a good read
It is an interesting concept and the book has interesting facts about the house and about london life.
However, i really haven't got on with this book. Read more
However, i really haven't got on with this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Eliza Lucking
The house by the Thames
Bought this book after hearing it discussed on the radio, it received such glowing reviews but to be honest I was disappointed. Read more
Published 12 months ago by franny
The House by the Thames
A unique sort of history as it focuses on just one small house. Probably only of interest if you actually know the house - have maybe visited Globe theatre on Bankside London and... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by Mrs. J. B. Warner
The history of a family building
Whilst I am not an architect or historian, it struck me that Gillian Tindall does a good job of either discipline, pulling both into an eminently enjoyable read. Read more
Published on 14 July 2009 by G. D. Busby
The House by the Thames
Interesting book with detailed information about the South Bank of the Thames, an area I have often visited but knew nothing about. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2009 by Lj Hooton
Everyday existance.
The House by the Thames: and the People Who Lived There
Nice to read about ordinary people and events of their time, very good.
Nice to read about ordinary people and events of their time, very good.
Published on 22 Feb 2009 by J. Hawkey
A work of Fiction....?
From the surprisingly numerous reviews I saw in the national press for this book, I understood that one of the main claims to fame of the author was the quality of her research. Read more
Published on 25 April 2006 by A. Tolmie
superb easy historical read
the title says it all really, its certainly the quickest i have read through a book of this nature. really couldn,t put it down and will certainly read other books by this author.
Published on 3 April 2006 by brianthelion
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