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A House Through Time by David Olusoga

jmatkinson1's review against another edition

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5.0

Having really loved all four series of the TV programme 'A House Through Time' I was looking forward to reading this book and it didn't disappoint. Although written prior to the latest series the book only makes tangential references to the properties featured and instead takes a broad brush approach which works well. Social history is tied up with housing and the two authors consider a logical trajectory from Roman times to the now and link our need for shelter to developments in housing. It's a fascinating read and well worth the effort.

tinygriff's review against another edition

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Paused for now.

anniereads221's review against another edition

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informative reflective slow-paced

4.0


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schopflin's review against another edition

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4.0

I love urban history and this has plenty of interesting detail to sit with The Fields Beneath, Outskirts and Greater London. I didn't see the series but I think I would have been a bit disappointed if I was expecting the history of the houses' inhabitants.

chloe02's review

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informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

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