Since I first shared the 155-page book I created a few weeks ago for my research into the history of every shop in Stoke Newington Church Street, it has taken off, and I had the pleasure of filming a short segment about it with BBC London News. In this 2:30-minute piece, I describe the project, talk about a few shops, and visit two where the business owners talk about their shop. At the time of writing, nearly all 100 copies that were printed, thanks to Oakwood Estate Agents, have been given away for free. Five additional local businesses have offered to sponsor an additional 325 copies, which will be available for free from local shops.

As well as getting the print version there are two online versions:

• Full version (200+ pages) : eBook edition with the history of each shop presented in a page as a mock Blue Plaque. Apart from the evolution of every shop in the street, it includes photos of different shops over the years and a few charts that illustrate various trends. You can view and download the PDF file here.
• Print version (155 pages): A shorter A5 booklet version for print. This concise edition is presented in black and white, with a few images, to reduce the cost of printing a copy. You can download the PDF file here.

Here are some stills from the feature: