A history of London: 1880-1914

City Lit

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The course will explore the growth and development of London from the mid-Victorian period to the Great War.

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Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- place key events and developments in their chronological contexts- identify significant influences on the growth and development of London- recognise issues of architectural style and town planning- identify ways of taking your own interests forward with greater critical awareness.

No additional costs. Please bring pen and paper (or electronic equivalent).Books and resources will be recommended throughout the course.

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Course programme

- the political background: repression and reform; Whigs and Liberals, Tories and Conservatives
- the changing landscape: infrastructure and buildings for public purposes
- Londoners’ homes, the development of suburbs and the defence of open space
- social issues: health, crime, education
- leisure and pleasure
- Monarchy and Empire.


Classes will be taught through a mixture of illustrated lectures and discussion. Materials will include maps and
plans, drawings, formal and informal writings, using projected images and paper handouts.

Additional information


London history courses starting in September. Please see the prospectus for the 2018-19 academic year or the website.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details

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A history of London: 1880-1914

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