Katrina Navickas, Contested Commons: A History of Protest and Public Space in England. London: Reaktion Books, 2025. 384pp. 38 illustrations. £20.00 hbk.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the intertwined history of public space and protests in England.
• Historical analysis of public spaces in England
• Examination of social movements and protests
• Review of various case studies throughout the timeline.
• Insights into the evolution of public spaces used for protests
• Identification of key social movements that shaped public space access
• Illustrations underline the significance of contested commons in societal change.