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Jack Brown

Dr Jack Brown

Lecturer in London Studies and London Partnerships Director

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Biography

Jack Brown is Lecturer in London Studies and is part of the Strand Group, in the Policy Institute at King’s. Previously, Jack was Researcher in Residence at No. 10 Downing Street, Research Manager at thinktank Centre for London, and studied Contemporary British History at BA and MA level at Queen Mary University of London. His PhD thesis, also undertaken at QMUL, was entitled ‘The London Docklands Development Corporation under Reg Ward and the Emergence of Canary Wharf: 1981-87’.

Dr Brown is author of No.10: The Geography of Power at Downing Street (published by Haus), The London Problem: What Britain gets wrong about its capital city (Haus); and co-author of London's Mayor at 20, published by BiteBack.

Office hours

Office hours are by appointment

Research

  • History of London
  • London’s governance and politics
  • Urban regeneration
  • National and local government

Teaching

6SSPP372 Prime Ministers and Leadership since Thatcher

7SSPP054: London: History and Governance

News

Students host Q&As with David Cameron and Alastair Campbell

King’s students examining the contemporary history of the institutions of British Government were recently given the opportunity to meet with and question...

David Cameron answering student questions at King's College London

Academic turns reporter for new radio documentary

A new radio documentary assessing the challenges facing London a decade on from the Olympics is fronted by King’s expert Dr Jack Brown.

Photo of inside of a radio broadcast studio

Former prime minister speaks to King's students

Sir Tony Blair delivered a special session for students taking modules offered by the Strand Group at King's College London.

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Is our society as divided as it seems?

The new episode of the WORLD: we got this podcast looks at division and polarisation in society and what could help create a greater sense of unity in the...

mind-the-gap-1876790_1280

'Engaging' essay voted winner of inaugural mayor's prize

An insightful examination of affordable housing targets in London helped King’s student Kate Wallis win a new essay prize.

PrizeWinMayor002

Two cities one tale? How Londoners and Parisians see their cities in light of Covid

How do residents themselves feel about the challenges and opportunities of living in global cities?

London Paris News story

What can be done to revive London's image?

London; the political and economic powerhouse and beating cultural heart of the nation. So why does it so sharply divide opinion?

London landscape

Former prime minister shares experiences of life in Downing Street

Former prime minister Theresa May spoke to King’s students about her experience at the top of government at an event hosted by the Strand Group.

StrandMay002

Case for changing voting system "very weak"

The argument for changing to electoral system for London’s mayor is “very weak” according to a King’s College London academic.

London landscape

London's Mayor at 20: Book launch to mark milestone

The mayoralty of London turned 20 this year and, to mark the occasion, a new book examining the inception, development and future of the position has been...

javier-martinez-AVa9GRRnTfU-unsplash

News

Students host Q&As with David Cameron and Alastair Campbell

King’s students examining the contemporary history of the institutions of British Government were recently given the opportunity to meet with and question...

David Cameron answering student questions at King's College London

Academic turns reporter for new radio documentary

A new radio documentary assessing the challenges facing London a decade on from the Olympics is fronted by King’s expert Dr Jack Brown.

Photo of inside of a radio broadcast studio

Former prime minister speaks to King's students

Sir Tony Blair delivered a special session for students taking modules offered by the Strand Group at King's College London.

tblair_kcl_2022-03-16_0495

Is our society as divided as it seems?

The new episode of the WORLD: we got this podcast looks at division and polarisation in society and what could help create a greater sense of unity in the...

mind-the-gap-1876790_1280

'Engaging' essay voted winner of inaugural mayor's prize

An insightful examination of affordable housing targets in London helped King’s student Kate Wallis win a new essay prize.

PrizeWinMayor002

Two cities one tale? How Londoners and Parisians see their cities in light of Covid

How do residents themselves feel about the challenges and opportunities of living in global cities?

London Paris News story

What can be done to revive London's image?

London; the political and economic powerhouse and beating cultural heart of the nation. So why does it so sharply divide opinion?

London landscape

Former prime minister shares experiences of life in Downing Street

Former prime minister Theresa May spoke to King’s students about her experience at the top of government at an event hosted by the Strand Group.

StrandMay002

Case for changing voting system "very weak"

The argument for changing to electoral system for London’s mayor is “very weak” according to a King’s College London academic.

London landscape

London's Mayor at 20: Book launch to mark milestone

The mayoralty of London turned 20 this year and, to mark the occasion, a new book examining the inception, development and future of the position has been...

javier-martinez-AVa9GRRnTfU-unsplash