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Katy Layton-Jones

    Beyond the metropolis
    Idleness
    • 2022

      We are stuck in a low-pay, low-productivity rut, with far too many people working in poor quality jobs, with barely any training and little chance of getting on. Bold thinking is required to reverse this trend. This book considers what can be done.

      Idleness
    • 2016

      Beyond the metropolis

      The changing image of urban Britain, 1780-1880

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Exploring previously overlooked visual and ephemeral sources, this book re-assesses the evolution of British cities, focusing on their transformation, representation, and influence over time. It delves into how these urban environments have been depicted and understood, offering fresh insights into their dynamic nature and significance in society.

      Beyond the metropolis