Routledge - Living with Strangers: Bedsits and Boarding Houses

Explore the history and cultural impact of alternative domestic spaces in England with Living with Strangers. Published by Routledge, this book provides a detailed historical overview of bed-sitting rooms and boarding houses from the early twentieth century to the present day. This work examines how these unique living arrangements provided shelter for a wide variety of people. The text follows the lives of working men and women, students, artists, writers, and performers. It also explores the experiences of retired army officers, migrants, asylum seekers, and gay people, while noting the presence of bohemians and even criminals within these settings. By combining historical records and case studies with examples from literature, art, and film, the book offers a deep look into how these spaces shaped modern English life. It is an essential resource for those interested in social history, urban living, and the representation of domesticity in media and the arts.