From markets to malls: the history of shopping in London

Course Dates: 04/02/25
Time: 19:15 - 21:00
Location: Online
Tutors: 
From the City markets and shops of Cheapside (Medieval London’s Oxford Street) we move via the historic specialist shops of St James’s to the grand department stores and London markets. Discover how Londoners changed their shopping habits through the years and learn about the history of some of our most famous stores. A shop founded by a royal footman, a 17th century hatter, the department store owner who went to jail for expanding his business and the store which was the scene of its owner’s murder all feature.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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From markets to malls: the history of shopping in London
  • Course Code: HLW237
  • Dates: 04/02/25 - 04/02/25
  • Time: 19:15 - 21:00
  • Taught: Tue, Evening
  • Duration: 1 session
  • Location: Online
  • Tutor: Diane Burstein

Course Code: HLW237

Tue, eve, 04 Feb - 04 Feb '25

Duration: 1 session

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What is the course about?

As above.

This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What will we cover?

How Londoners' shopping habits changed over time
The history of London's famous stores.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

Explain how shopping habits changed over time
Assess the historical significance of specific London stores.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Introductory. Open to everyone with an interest in London's history.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Interactive lecture via zoom.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No .

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Other virtual and real guided tours of London. Please see the City Lit website.

In term 3 Diane is offering the following guided (real) walks:

HLW215 The old Jewish East End
HLW216 Crime and Punishment in Old London
HLW69 Art Deco London walk.

Diane Burstein

Diane Burstein has a BA Honours Degree in English Literature and History and over 20 years of experience working as a qualified Tour Guide in the city where she has lived all her life. She holds the London Blue Badge, the capital's highest guiding qualification and, through her regular contributions to local radio stations BBC Radio London and LBC, she has become one of London's best known guides. She is the author of the book "London Then and Now" and is currently working on a new book based on the lesser known areas that she visits on her tours. Diane is still as enthuastic about her job as she was on the day she first qualified and loves to show visitors and Londoners the more unusual sites and places away from the tourist trail. The reason Diane loves working for City Lit is that the students are so erudite,engaged and enthusiastic. She welcomes new learners and those who know London well but want to dig deeper.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.