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The new, complete, and universal history, description, and survey of the cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark and the parts adjacent. ... By a society of gentlemen, the whole revised, corrected, and improved, by William Thornton, ...
Date: 1784- Books
London fog : the biography / Christine L. Corton.
Corton, Christine L., 1958-Date: 2015- Books
Hidden treasures of London / Michael McNay ; with photographs by Stephanie Wolff.
McNay, MichaelDate: 2015- Books
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A survey of the cities of London and Westminster: containing the original, antiquity, increase, modern estate and government of those cities. Written at first in the year MDXCVIII. By John Stow, citizen and native of London. Since reprinted and augmented by A.M. H.D. and other. Now lastly, corrected, improved, and very much enlarged: and the survey and history brought down from the year 1633, (being near fourscore years since it was last printed) to the present time; by John Strype, M.A. a native also of the said city. Illustrated with exact maps of the city and suburbs, and of all the wards; and likewise of the out-parishes of London and Westminster: together with many other fair draughts of the more eminent and publick edifices and monuments. In six books. To which is prefixed, the life of the author, writ by the editor. At the end is added, an appendiz of certain tracts, discourses and remarks, concerning the state of the city of London. Together with a perambulation, or circuit-walk four or five miles round about London, to the parish churches: describing the monuments of the dead there interred: with other antiquities observable in those places. And concluding with a second appendix, as a supply and review: and a large index of the whole work.
Stow, John, 1525?-1605.Date: 1720- Books
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The history of London, from its foundation by the Romans, to the present time. Containing A Faithful Relation of the Publick Transactions of the Citizens; Accounts of the several Parishes; Parallels between London and other Great Cities; its Governments, Civil, Ecclesiastical and Military; Commerce, State of Learning, Charitable Foundations, &c. With the several Accounts of Westminster, Middlesex, Southwark, And Other Parts within The Bill of Mortality. In nine books. The Whole Illustrated with a Variety of Fine Cuts. With a Compleat Index. By William Maitland, F. R. S.
Maitland, William, 1693?-1757.Date: MDCCXXXIX. [1739]- Books
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The history of London from its foundation to the present time: Containing, I. The original Constitution of London: The ancient and present State of its several Wards, Churches, Parishes, Liberties, and Districts: Accounts of all the Religious Foundations in London and its Suburbs, before the Reformation: The Names of all the Streets, Squares, Courts, Lanes, &c. within the City and Suburbs: With curious Calculations touching the Number of its Inhabitants; and Parallels between London and many of the most celebrated ancient and modern Cities; whereby it will appear that the Inhabitants of London, at present, are almost equal in Number to those of the Cities of Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome together, and superior in Number to any one City in the World. II. Historical and particular Accounts of the City Governments, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Military, in all their Branches: With the several Charters, rendered into English; wherein are set forth their many great and valuable Privileges, Immunities, and numerous Benefactions. III. History of the several Incorporations of Merchants and Traders; shewing the Institutions of their respective Companies; with their ancient Rights, Privileges, and Coats of Arms. IV. Description of the present State of Learning, and of the Colleges, Schools, Inns of Court, Common-Pleas, King's-Bench, Chancery, Exchequer, High Court of Parliament, &c. V. Full and particular Accounts of all the Hospitals, Alms-Houses, and other Charitable Foundations, within the City and the Parts adjacent. VI. The ancient and present State of the Tower, and of the Curiosities therein contained; with a Description of the British Museum. Including The several Parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, Southwark, &c. within the Bills of Mortality. By William Maitland, F. R. S. and Continued to the Year 1772 by the Rev. John Entick, M. A. Illustrated With a Complete Set of the Churches, Palaces, Publick Buildings, Hospitals, Bridges, &c. within and adjacent to this great Metropolis: The Plans of London, exhibiting its Appearance before the Fire; in its Ruins after that Conflagration in 1666; and as it is now rebuilt and extended: With a large Map of all the Villages and Country within ten Miles Circumference: Exactly drawn, and curiously engraved on One Hundred and Thirty Copper-Plates, by the best Hands, and on so large a Scale, that each Plate could not be sold separate for less than One Shilling. And Improved With a great Variety of Authentick Pieces, relating to the Progressive Alternations it has undergone from its first Foundation: and describing those Charitable and other Additional Buildings with which it has been lately adorned, and increased to its present prodigious Extent: Wherein all the Defects in the former Edition of this Work, and in other Authors on this Subject, are supplied, their Errors corrected, and the History brought down, with great Care and Impartiality, to the present Time. In two volumes. Vol. I. By the King's Authority.
Maitland, William, 1693?-1757.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- Books
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An historical account of those parishes in the county of Middlesex, which are not described in The environs of London. By the Rev. Daniel Lysons, M.A. F.R.S. & E.S.A.
Lysons, Daniel, 1762-1834.Date: MDCCC. [1800]- Books
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The history of London from its foundation to the present time: Containing I. The original Constitution of London: The ancient and present State of its several Wards, Churches, Parishes, Liberties, and Districts: Accounts of all the Religious Foundations in London and its Suburbs, before the Reformation: The Names of all the Streets, Squares, Courts, Lanes, &c. within the City and Suburbs: With curious Calculations touching the Number of its Inhabitants; and Parallels between London and many of the most celebrated ancient and modern Cities; whereby it will appear that the Inhabitants of London, at present, are almost equal in Number to those of the Cities of Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome together, and superior in Number to any one City in the World. II. Historical and particular Accounts of the City Governments, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Military, in all their Branches: With the several Charters, rendered into English; wherein are set forth their many great and valuable Privileges, Immunities, and numerous Benefactions. III. Accounts of the several Incorporations of Merchants and Trades; shewing the Institutions of their respective Companies; with their ancient Rights, Privileges, and Coats of Arms. IV. Accounts of the present State of Learning, and of the Colleges, Schools, Inns of Court, Common-Pleas, King's-Bench, Chancery, Exchequer, High Court of Parliament, &c. V. Full and particular Accounts of all the Hospitals, Alms-Houses, and other Charitable Foundations, within the City and the Parts adjacent. VI. The ancient and present State of the Tower, and of the Curiosities therein contained. Also an Account of Sir Hans Sloane's Collection, lately purchased by Parliament. And Including The several Parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, Southwark, &c. within the Bill of Mortality. By William Maitland, F. R. S. and Others. Illustrated With a Complete Set of the Churches, Palaces, Publick Buildings, Hospitals, Bridges, &c. within and adjacent to this great Metropolis: The Plans of London, exhibiting its Appearance before the Fire; in its Ruins after that Conflagration in 1666; and as it is now rebuilt and extended: And a Map of all the Villages and Country within ten Miles Circumference: Exactly drawn, and curiously engraved on One Hundred and Twenty Copper-Plates, by the best Hands, and on so large a Scale, that each Plate could not be sold separate for less than One Shilling. And Improved With a great Variety of Authentick Pieces, relating to the Progressive Alterations it has undergone from its first Foundation, both in its Political, Ecclesiastical, and Commercial State; and describing those Charitable Foundations, and other Additional Buildings, with which it has been lately adorned, and increased to such a prodigious Extent. By which Means All the Defects in the former Edition of this Work, and in other Authors on this Subject, are supplied, their Errors corrected, and the History brought down, with great Care and Impartiality, to the present Time. In two volumes. Vol. I.
Maitland, William, 1693?-1757.Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- Books
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London and its environs described. Containing An Account of whatever is most remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, In the City and in the Country Twenty Miles round it. Comprehending also Whatever is most material in the History and Antiquities of this great Metropolis. Decorated and illustrated with a great Number of Views in Perspective, engraved from original Drawings, taken on purpose for this Work. Together with a Plan of London, A Map of the Environs, and several other useful Cuts. In six volumes. ...
Date: MDCCLXI. [1761]- Books
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A new history of London, including Westminster and Southwark. To which is added, a general survey of the whole; Describing The Public Buildings, Late Improvements, &c. Illustrated with copper-plates. By John Noorthouck.
Noorthouck, John, 1746?-1816.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- Books
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An historical account of those parishes in the county of Middlesex, which are not described in The environs of London. By the Rev. Daniel Lysons, M.A. F.R.S. & F.S.A.
Lysons, Daniel, 1762-1834.Date: MDCCC. [1800]- Books
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Some remarks upon secret proposals, of an accommodation between The Government, and the city.
Date: Printed in the year, 1714- Books
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A new and universal history, description and survey of the Cities of London and Westminster, the Borough of Southwark, And their adjacent parts. Including not only all the Parishes within the Bills of Mortality, but the Towns, Villages, Palaces, Seats, and Country, to the extent of Twenty Miles round, comprizing a circle of near one hundred and fifty miles. Containing An accurate and circumstantial Account of the Origin of London; with a View of its progressive improvement, from its first foundation to its present flourishing state, and amazing extent. A Description of the Antiquities, from the most remote periods of authentic intelligence. A particular Account of its constitution and government, ecclesiastical, civil and military; its charters, laws, customs, privileges, immunities, commerce, trade, manufactures, its astonishing power and influence, foreign and domestic. A Survey and Description of the several wards, parishes, precincts, liberties, squares, streets, avenues, churches, chapels, palaces, parliament-house, courts of law, inns of court, noblemen's houses, halls, hospitals, colleges, alms-houses, schools, museums, gates, and other remarkable buildings, public and private. History of the several incorporated companies of merchants and traders; their origin, institution, constitution, peculiar laws, rights, privileges, and coats of arms. An Account of the several charitable foundations, and benevolent institutions in the Metropolis and its environs; which, to the immortal credit of the humane inhabitants, are much greater in number, more liberally supported, and decently conducted, than in any other place in the universe. A variety of instructive and entertaining anecdotes relative to the transactions of such persons who have more particularly distinguished themselves in a political, magisterial, military, marine, commercial, ecclesiastical, or literary capacity. A comprehensive view of the progress of the learned and ingenious, the gradual improvement of literature, the ancient and present state of the arts, sciences, and belles letters, the encouragement given to painting, music, history, oratory, and the fine arts in general; survey of the public amusements, and most remarkable places of entertainment, with critical remarks on their beauties, blemishes and tendencies. The ancient and present state and curiosities of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, the Monument, British Museum, Royal Exchange, Account of the Bank, Adelphi Buildings, Bridges, &c. Curious calculations respecting the number of inhabitants; comparisons between this metropolis and the principal cities in the universe; inferences concerning births and burials. An account of the mineral waters, springs, vegetables, fossils, &c. found in London and its vicinity. A description of the most remarkable towns, villages, palaces, noblemen and gentlemen's seats, and other buildings public and private, and the country in general, &c. which surround and ornament this opulent and superb metropolis for the space of twenty miles. Comprizing, in the most accurate and comprehensive Manner, A full and impartial account of all that relates to this important Metropolis, and the surrounding country, which can improve the understanding, excite the attention, gratify the curiosity, or captivate the imagination. By Walter Harrison, Esq. Enriched with upwards of one hundred elegant copper-plate engravings, exhibiting architectral, perspective antique, and rural views of churches, chapels, palaces, gates, antiquities, ruins, hospitals, bridges, and other buildings, public and private; delightful landscapes, beautiful prospects, and captivating situations; besides plans, maps, surveys, &c.
Harrison, Walter, Esq.Date: MDCCLXXVI [1776]- Books
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The history and survey of London from its foundation to the present time. In two volumes. Containing. I. The most authentic Accounts of its Origin, Increase, Proceedings, Privileges, Customs, Charters, Acts of Common-Council, Memorable Actions both of the Body corporate and of the most eminent Citizens, And whatever has happened in or near that Metropolis during 1800 Years. II. The Political History of London. With an accurate Survey of The several Wards, Liberties, Precincts, &c. An Account of The several Parishes and Churches; Its Civil, Military, and Ecclesiastical Government, Companies and Commerce, Antiquities, Offices, Societies, State of Learning, and Monuments of Charity and Piety: Including the several Parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, and Surry, within the Bill of Mortality. Illustrated with One Hundred and Twenty-Three Copper-Plates, exhibiting the Plans of the Wards in London, of the City of Westminster, and Parishes adjacent; and Views of the whole City at different Times, and of all the Churches, Palaces, Bridges, Halls, Hospitals, &c. and a Map of the Country ten Miles round this great City. To which is now first added, A Succinct Review of their History, and a Candid Examination of their Defects; also an additional Plate of that beautiful and much-admired Fabric, St. Stephen's Walbroke. The Whole greatly improved by new Materials and authentic Pieces, not in former Editions. By William Maitland, F. R. S. and Others. ... . By the King's Authority.
Maitland, William, 1693?-1757.Date: MDCCLX. [1760]- Books
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The city remembrancer: being historical narratives of the great plague at London, 1665; great fire, 1666; and great storm, 1703. to which are added, observations and revelations of the plague in general; considered in a religious, philosophical, and physical view. With historical accounts of the most memoratble plagues, fires, and hurricanes. Collected from curious and authentic papers, originally compiled by the late learned Dr. Harvey, his Majesty's Physician to the Tower, and enlarged with authorites of a more recent date. In two volumes. ...
Harvey, Gideon, 1640?-1700?.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Books
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The history of London from its foundation to the present time: Containing, I. The original Constitution of London: The ancient and present State of its several Wards, Churches, Parishes, Liberties, and Districts: Accounts of all the Religious Foundations in London and its Suburbs, before the Reformation: The Names of all the Streets, Squares, Courts, Lanes, &c. within the City and Suburbs: With curious Calculations touching the Number of its Inhabitants; and Parallels between London and many of the most celebrated ancient and modern Cities; whereby it will appear that the Inhabitants of London, at present, are almost equal in Number to those of the Cities of Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome together, and superior in Number to any one City in the World. II. Historical and particular Accounts of the City Governments, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Military, in all their Branches: With the several Charters, rendered into English; wherein are set forth their many great and valuable Privileges, Immunities, and numerous Benefactions. III. History of the several Incorporations of Merchants and Traders; shewing the Institutions of their respective Companies; with their ancient Rights, Privileges, and Coats of Arms. IV. Description of the present State of Learning, and of the Colleges, Schools, Inns of Court, Common-Pleas, King's-Bench, Chancery, Exchequer, High Court of Parliament, &c. V. Full and particular Accounts of all the Hospitals, Alms-Houses, and other Charitable Foundations, within the City and the Parts adjacent. VI. The ancient and present State of the Tower, and of the Curiosities therein contained; with a Description of the British Museum. Including The several Parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, Southwark, &c. within the Bills of Mortality. By William Maitland, F.R.S. A new edition. Continued to the Year 1772, by the Rev. John Entick, M. A. Illustrated With a Complete Set of the Churches, Palaces, Publick Buildings, Hospitals, Bridges, &c. within and adjacent to this great Metropolis: The Plans of London, exhibiting its Appearance before the Fire; in its Ruins after that Conflagration in 1666; and as it is now rebuilt and extended: With a large Map of all the Villages and Country within ten Miles Circumference: Exactly drawn and curiously engraved on One Hundred and Thirty Copper-Plates, by the best Hands, and on so large a Scale, that each Plate could not be sold separate for less than One Shilling. And Improved With a great Variety of Authentick Pieces, relating to the Progressive Alterations it has undergone from its first Foundation; and describing those Charitable and other Additional Buildings with which it has been lately adorned, and increased to its present prodigious Extent: Wherein all the Defects in the former Edition of this Work, and in other Authors on this Subject, are supplied, their Errors corrected, and the History brought down, with great Care and Impartiality, to the present Time. In two volumes. Vol. II. By the King's Authority.
Maitland, William, 1693?-1757.Date: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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The history of London from its foundation to the present time: Containing, I. The original Constitution of London: The ancient and present State of its several Wards, Churches, Parishes, Liberties, and Districts: Accounts of all the Religious Foundations in London and its Suburbs, before the Reformation: The Names of all the Streets, Squares, Courts, Lanes, &c. within the City and Suburbs: With curious Calculations touching the Number of its Inhabitants; and Parallels between London and many of the most celebrated ancient and modern Cities; whereby it will appear that the Inhabitants of London, at present, are almost equal in Number to those of the Cities of Paris, Amsterdam, and Rome together, and superior in Number to any one City in the World. II. Historical and particular Accounts of the City Governments, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Military, in all their Branches: With the several Charters, rendered into English; where in are set forth their many great and valuable Privileges, Immunities, and numerous Benefactions. III. Accounts of the several Incorporations of Merchants and Trades; shewing the Institutions of their respective Companies; with their ancient Rights, Privileges, and Coats of Arms. IV. Accounts of the present State of Learning, and of the Colleges, Schools, Inns of Court, Common-Pleas, King's-Bench, Chancery, Exchequer, High Court of Parliament, &c. V. Full and particular Accounts of all the Hospitals, Alms-Houses, and other Charitable Foundations, within the City and the Parts adjacent. VI. The ancient and present State of the Tower, and of the Curiosities therein contained. Also an Account of Sir Hans Sloane's Collection, lately purchused by Parliament. And Including The several Parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, Southwark, &c. within the Bills of Mortality. By William Maitland, F. R. S. and Others. Illustrated With a Complete Set of the Churches, Palaces, Publick Buildings, Hospitals, Bridges, &c. within and adjacent to this great Metropolis: The Plans of London, exhibiting its Appearance before the Fire; in its Ruins after that Conflagration in 1666; and as it is now rebuilt and extended: And with a large Map of all the Villages and Country within ten Miles Circumference: Exactly drawn, and curiously engraved on One Hundred and Twenty Copper-Plates, by the best Hands, and on so large a Scale, that each Plate could not be sold separate for less than One Shilling. And Improved With a great Variety of Authentick Pieces, relating to the Progressive Alterations it has undergone from its first Foundation, both in its Political, Ecclesiastical, and Commercial State; and describing those Charitable Foundations, and other Additional Buildings, with which it has been lately adorned, and increased to such a prodigious Extent, as to carry the Appearance of a large County in the Number of its Houses and Inhabitants. By which Means All the Defects in the former Edition of this Work, and in other Authors on this Subject, will be supplied, their Errors corrected, and the History brought down, with great Care and Impartiality, to the present Time. In two volumes. Vol. I. By the King's Authority.
Maitland, William, 1693?-1757.Date: MDCCLXIX. [1769]- Books
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Historical remarks and observations upon the ancient and present state of London and Westminster; Shewing The Foundation, Walls, Gates, Towers, Bridges, Churches, Rivers, Wards, Palaces, Halls, Companies, Inns of Court and Chancery, Hospitals, Schools, Government, Charters, Courts and Privileges thereof. With an Account of the most Remarkable Accidents, as to Wars, Fires, Plagues, and other Occurrences which have happened therein for above Nine Hundred Years past, till this Time. illustrated with pictures of the most considerable Passages, and the Arms of the Companies of London, with the time of their Incorporating. By R.B.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1703