This book reveals the historical and personal stories of the physical, cultural and psychological territory of London's Smithfield. In an area, measuring little more than a square mile - bounded by Farringdon Street, Charterhouse Street, Aldersgate and Ludgate - can be found in microcosm some of the key contours of British national life. These stories construct an impression of Smithfield, Little Britain, and throw their dark light both on British national history, and on the human condition.

• Keywords
  MARKETS, MEAT TRADE, MURDER, MEDICINE
• Geographical keyword
  SMITHFIELD [Area], CHARTERHOUSE STREET, FARRINGDON ROAD
• Persons keyword
  Smithfield Market, Wat Tyler, Jack the Ripper