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John Medhurst's history of north London offers a rich tapestry of working class community and resilience, writes Eli Davies

Why did George Cole’s character in TV’s Minder resonate so much with north Londoners? A new book explains, says Dan Carrier

This attractive view of London Street, taken about 1908 by photographer Sam Taylor, was shared by Geoff Merritt. On the left is the Temperance Hall built in 1868 and a little further up hangs the sign of tailor Samuel Baverstock at Douglas House. The imposing building to the right (Elliott House), with its little shop at the far end, extended to the corner of Winchester Street and was demolished a century ago, possibly because it became a traffic hazard on a blind and increasingly busy corner. Next to it can be seen the Forester’s Arms, named after the large Forester’s Hall built ...