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South London Speaks: Sayings, Slang & Expressions from 1950-1980
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ISBN13: 9798281578684
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 11 2025
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 11 2025
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.36 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
SOUTH LONDON SPEAKS: SAYINGS, SLANG & EXPRESSIONS FROM 1950-1980 Step back in time with this authentic and richly detailed collection of sayings, slang, expressions and local lingo from South London between 1950-1980. Whether you re a linguist, a historian, a writer, or simply a lover of London culture, South London Speaks offers a vivid glimpse into the everyday language that defined a generation. Drawn from real conversations, street talk and cultural memory, this book captures the humour, grit, and the heart of post-war South London. Perfect for anyone interested in British social history, dialects, or the evolution of urban speech. From cheeky banter to gritty pearls of wisdom, this book is a time capsule of voices you won t find in textbooks.
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