Thomas Almeroth-Williams

About the Author

Thomas Almeroth-Williams is a historian and writer whose work illuminates the intricate relationships between humans and animals in urban environments. With a focus on the Georgian era, he explores how beasts of burden, exotic creatures, and everyday animals influenced the social, economic, and cultural fabric of London. His research draws on diverse sources, from market records to architectural plans, revealing the hidden histories of a city shaped by its non-human inhabitants. Almeroth-Williams holds a PhD in History from the University of York and has contributed to academic journals and public history projects. In his acclaimed book, City of Beasts: How Animals Shaped Georgian London (Manchester University Press), he vividly reconstructs a metropolis teeming with life beyond the human realm, challenging conventional narratives of urban development.