'Like being in the company of a chatty, trusted friend ... wander through the fascinating backstory of the high street with a truly excellent historian as your guide' - Lucy Worsley

'Fascinating history of a British institution in crisis. Annie Gray's history illuminates, entertains and provides vital context for the big decisions we face about the future of the high street' - Dan Snow, author and host of History Hit podcast

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'Annie Gray leads the pack' - Jay Rayner

'Passionate, funny and deeply knowledgeable - Annie Gray is my favourite food historian' - Greg Jenner