The Secret History of Our Streets
The Secret History of Our Streets is a BBC documentary series that examined the social history of streets. It was a co-production between the BBC and The Open University.
The first series showed how London has changed since Charles Booth's survey of social conditions began in 1886, while the second series focused on three streets in Scotland.
Episode list
Series one
- Arnold Circus, Bethnal Green
- Caledonian Road, Islington
- Camberwell Grove, Southwark
- Deptford High Street, south east London
- Portland Road, Notting Hill
- Reverdy Road, Bermondsey
Series two
A second series examined the history of three streets and estates in Scotland:- The Fittie Squares, Aberdeen
- Duke Street, Glasgow
- The Moray Estate, Edinburgh