Bygone Southwark

Published in 1895 this is a wonderful history of the Borough of Southwark from it's earliest days.    

Price:  £12.13

Chronical of Croydon

An excellent history and topography of Croydon from Roman times through to the time of writing (1882).    

Price:  £9.79

Croydon Inclosure 1797 - 1801

The book explains the Inclosures Act and details the results of the act in Croydon. See which section of land was originally owned and where people were moved.    

Price:  £12.13

History & Antiquities of the Parish of Camberwell

Full of illustrations this book will be of great interest to those with Camberwell ancestors. A wealth of background information on the place they lived and what life was really like there.    

Price:  £12.13

History of Croydon

A history of Croydon town from around 1100 to 1800, with illustrations. It contains chapters on Early History and the Present state, Manors and Parks, The Palace, The Church, Benefactions to Croyden.    

Price:  £12.13

Little Guide to Surrey

A charming little book. It contains detailed descriptions of each place in Surrey as well as general information about the area, population, history and the physical features and scenery.    

Price:  £9.79

Lyson's. The Environs of London

The full set of this incredibly rare and expensive set of books. This is probably one of the most useful London history books ever written and has been an invaluable reference tool for generations of eminent London historians.    

Price:  £21.28

South London

Published in 1899 this is a superb account of the history of South London and the people who lived there. A must for all of those researching their ancestors in this part of London. This book was kindly loaned to the Archive CD Books Project by The Reading University Library.    

Price:  £15.11

Surrey 1886 Black's Guide

An excellent 19th century guide book which provides historical and geographical information. Read about these places as your ancestors would have viewed them.    

Price:  £9.79

The History of London From its Foundation to the Present Time

Original copies of this world famous book are extremely scarce, often cost several thousand pounds to buy and most are to be found without the illustrative plates. This appears to be a complete copy and is one history book that no serious London researcher should be without.    

Price:  £21.70