Labour in the Suburbs

Michael Tichelar is a visiting fellow in History at the University of the West of England, UK. He is retired from academic life and a career in local government and managing voluntary organisations. He is the author of four published books on modern British history.

Part 1: The suburban development of London 1. From 'Dunroamin' to 'Edge City'. 2. A new typology of different suburbs. Part 2: The changing politics of suburban Croydon 3. Edwardian socialism (1900-1914) 4. New patterns of citizenship and politics (1914 -1939) 5. Affluence and dealignment (1939-1979) 6. Black settlement and new politics (1979-1997) Part 3: Policy issues during the twentieth century 7. Peace and disarmament 8. Housing and redevelopment