Dr Jack Brown
Lecturer in London Studies and London Partnerships Director
Contact details
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
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...
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.
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.
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...
'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.
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?
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?
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.
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'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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
'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.
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?
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?
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.
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'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...