The Making of Modern London 1914-1939

by Gavin Weightman, Steve Humphries

175 pages, Hardcover

First published September 6, 1984

About the author

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Reviews

[Peter Thew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written to accompany a TV series of the same name, this provides an interesting social history of Greater London in the interwar period - how London in particular tried to make good on the promise of "homes for heroes" - both council and private -, the effects of the availability of electricity in the home, and the growth of public transport alongside the rise of the motor car. American influence was increasing in music and early cinema, and the arrival of the giant American stores - Selfridges amongst the first - and their impact on consumer expectations is detailed.

A general survey but well worth a read.