Local History Collections

Bringing together all aspects of daily life - celebrations & disasters, work & leisure, people & buildings - this collection of old photos will not only inspire many local memories but also provide the perfect introduction to visitors & newcomers alike.

A critical study of John Ruskin's thought and writing in the context of the events of his life. This book demonstrates that his life was influenced by his early visits to the Continent with his parents, and on the theories of nature which he worked on there.

Southwark's fortunes have always been tied to those of the City of London across the river. But from its founding in Roman times through to flourishing in the medieval era, the Borough has always fiercely asserted its independence. A place of licence, largely free of the City's jurisdiction, Sout...