Some UK-based Critters might be interested in the BBC series 'The Secret History of Our Streets' currently showing on BBC 2. The first episode is available on iplayer and looks at historical changes to Deptford High Street.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01jt9bv/The_Secret_History_of_Our_Streets_Deptford_High_Street/
