The Bookshop, the Draper, The Candlestick Maker – Annie Gray

Historian Annie Gray walks us through the ages from the dawn of the medieval high street to today. Bustling with vivid historical detail Annie’s new book explores everything from apothecaries to penny bazaars, bringing to life the sights, smells and sounds of the past. This is the story of how we shopped and lived in days gone by in one of Britain’s most loved but ever-changing public spaces – and a reflection on what the future may bring.

Dr Annie Gray is an historian, author and broadcaster specialising in the history of food and dining. Her books include The Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria and At Christmas We Feast: Festive Food Through the Ages.

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