Labour in the Suburbs

This book is the first comprehensive economic, social and political study of the London suburb of Croydon from 1900 up to the present day.

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