Tom Bolton

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Fairs, fires and the future of Smithfield

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An article on the history and future of London’s Smithfield neighbourhood, written for the Wellcome Collection’s ‘Inside Our Collections’ series.

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Tom Bolton

I write books on hidden city and landscape, particularly London and Essex. I am a researcher looking at urban history, networks and culture, and I work in architecture and urban design. I am a theatre blogger and a music reviewer. I also take photos.

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