The Impact of the Railways in the East End, 1835-2010 Historical Archaeology from the London Overground East London Line
The Impact of the Railways in the East End, 1835-2010 Historical Archaeology from the London Overground East London Line by Emma Dwyer, published by Museum of London Archaeology in 2011, explores the significant changes brought about by the railways in London’s inner city and suburban areas over nearly two centuries. This 117-page volume examines the upgrade and extension of the East London line, integrating findings from extensive heritage recording and archaeological excavations, particularly at sites like Bishopsgate goods station and Lea Street in Haggerston.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of life in the East End before and after the arrival of the railways, highlighting the social and urban transformations that occurred. The book delves into the intended uses of various buildings and structures, while also considering their “afterlives” and the complex histories that shaped the built environment. With a focus on history, archaeology, and urban sociology, this work provides insights into the impact of transportation on the lives of Londoners from the 19th to the 21st centuries.
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The upgrade and extension of the East London line and its incorporation into the London Overground network provided an opportunity to examine life in London’s inner city and suburban districts between the 19th and 21st centuries and the impact that the railways had on life for Londoners. An extensive programme of built heritage recording was carried out, from Dalston in the north to Surrey Quays in the south, and in this volume, is integrated with the data from excavations at the site of Bishopsgate goods station and Lea Street in Haggerston, shedding light on life in these areas before the arrival of the railways and the resulting tumult for the occupants of the East End. This publication aims to go beyond understanding and interpreting the intended uses of buildings and structures, acknowledging the messy biographies and multiple lives of the historic built environment, by looking at both the intended uses and the “afterlives” of the buildings around us.
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