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The london guide, describing the public and private buildings of London, Westminster, & Southwark; embellished with an exact plan of the metropolis, and an accurate map twenty miles round. To which are annexed, several hundred hackney coach fares, the rates of watermen, &c.
Date: [1782?]- Books
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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
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Fitz-Stephen's description of the city of London, newly translated from the Latin original; with a necessary commentary. A dissertation on the author, Ascertaining the exact Year of the Production, is prefixed: and to the whole is subjoined, a correct edition of the original, with the various readings, and some useful annotations. By an antiquary.
Fitzstephen, William, -1190?.Date: MDCCLXXII. [1772]- Books
London fog : the biography / Christine L. Corton.
Corton, Christine L., 1958-Date: 2015- Books
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Third report from the Select Committee upon the improvement of the Port of London. Ordered to be printed 28th July 1800.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons.Date: 1800]- Books
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The antiquities of London and Westminster. Being an account of whatsoever is ancient, curious or remarkable, as to palaces, towers, castles, Walls, Gates, Bridges, Monasteries, Priories, Sanctuaries, Nunneries, Religious Houses, Cathedrals, Churches, Chapels, Colleges, Inns of Court, Hospitals, Schools and other Magnificent Buildings; as Exchanges, Halls, Crosses, Markets, Goals; and all Publick Edifices; Also Rivers, Brooks, Bourns, Springs, &c. and many other curious Matters in Antiquity, whereby will plainly appear the Difference between the Ancient and Present State of these two Famous Cities. By N. B.
Bailey, N. (Nathan), -1742.Date: 1722- Books
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The midnight spy, or, a View of the Transactions of London and Westminster, from The Hours of Ten in the Evening, till Five in the Morning; Exhibiting a great Variety of Scenes in high and low life, With the Characters of some Well known Nocturnal Adventures of both Sexes. Also, the Humours of Round Houses, Night Houses, Bagnios, Jelly Houses, Gaming Tables, Routes, and other Places of Midnight Resort. With General and Particular Descriptions of Women of the Town.
Date: MDCCLXVI. [1766]- Books
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A new view, and observations on the ancient and present state of London and Westminster. Shewing, the foundation, walls, gates, towers, bridges, churches, rivers, wards, palaces, hal[l]s, companies, inns of court and chancery, hospitals, schools, government, charters, courts and privileges thereof. Also historical remarks thereon. With an account of the most remarkable accidents, as to wars, fires, plagues, and other occurrences, which have happened therein for above 1400 years past, brought down to the present time. Illustrated with cuts of the most considerable matters: with the arms of the sixty six companies of London, and the time of their incorporation. By Robert Burton, author of the history of the Wars of England. Continued by an Able Hand.
R. B., approximately 1632-approximately 1725.Date: 1730- Books
Memories of London / Edmondo De Amicis ; translated by Stephen Parkin. Followed by An Excursion to the Poor Districts of London / Louis Laurent Simonin ; translated by Adam Elgar.
De Amicis, Edmondo, 1846-1908Date: 2014- Books
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Third report from the select committee, appointed to take into consideration the state of the administration of justice in the provinces of Bengal, Bahar, and Orissa.
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons.Date: Printed in the Year M.DCC.LXXXII. [1782]- 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 critical review of the publick buildings, statues and ornaments, In and about London and Westminster. With some Reflections on the Use of Sepulchral Monuments; as also a scheme Shewing the Dimensions of St. Peter's Church at Rome and St. Paul's Cathedral at London; and a preface, being an Essay on Taste. To all which is added, an appendix, containing A Dispute between the Weekly Miscellany and the Author; and a compleat Alphabetical Index.
Ralph, James, -1762.Date: 1736- 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 alphabetical index of the streets, squares, lanes, alleys, &c. contained in the plan of the cities of London and Westminster, and borough of Southwark, with the contiguous buildings; engraved by John Pine Bluemantle Pursuivant at Arms, and Chief Engraver of Seals, &c. to His Majesty; from an actual survey made by John Rocque; and printed on twenty-four sheets of imperial paper; With References for the easy finding the said Places. Adapted likewise to a contracted copy of the above mentioned plan, printed on eight Sheets of Paper. Note. Both these Plans have all the Additions and Alterations to the present Year.
Date: MDCCLV- Books
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Pietas Londinensis: or, the present ecclesiastical state of London; containing an account of all the churches, and chapels of ease, in and about the cities of London and Westminster; of the set times of their publick prayers, sacraments, and sermons, both ordinary and extraordinary: with the names of the present dignitaries, ministers, and lecturers, thereunto belonging. Together with historical observations of their foundation, scituation, ancient and present structure, dedication, and several other things worthy of remark. To which is added, a postscript, recommending the duty of publick prayer. By James Paterson, A.M.
Paterson, James, A.M.Date: 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 antiquities of London and Westminster. Being an account of whatsoever is ancient, curious, or remarkable, as to palaces, towers, castles, Walls, Gates, Bridges, Monasteries, Priories, Sanctuaries, Nunneries, Religious Houses, Cathedrals, Churches, Chapels, Colleges, Inns of Court, Hospitals, Schools, and other Magnificent Buildings, as Exchanges, Halls, Crosses, Markets, Gaols, and all Publick Edifices. Also Rivers, Brooks, Bourns, Springs, &c. And many other curious Matters in Antiquity, whereby will plainly appear the Difference between the Ancient and Present State of these two Famous Cities. By N. Bailey, Author of the Universal, Etymological, English Dictionary.
Bailey, N. (Nathan), -1742.Date: [1734]- Books
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London-Docks.
Date: [1796]- Books
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The complete modern London spy, for the present year, 1781; or, a real new, and universal disclosure, of the secret, nocturnal, and diurnal transactions, in and about the cities of London and Westminster, and the borough of Southwark. ... Written by a gentleman of fortune. Revised, corrected, and improved, by Richard King, ...
Gentleman of fortune.Date: [1781]- Books
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A new view of London; or, an ample account of that city, in two volumes, or eight sections. ...
Hatton, Edward, 1664?-Date: 1708- 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 spacé 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: MDCCLXXV. [1775]- Books
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A fortnights ramble through London, or a complete display of all the cheats and frauds practized in that great metropolis, with the best methods for eluding them being a pleasing narrative of the adventures of a farmer's son ...
Date: 1795- Books
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A survey of the cities of London and Westminster, borough of Southwark, and parts adjacent. Containing, I. The original foundation, and the Antient and Modern State thereof. II. An exact Description of all Wards and Parishes; Parish - Churches, Palaces, Halls, Hospitals, Publick Offices, Edifices, and Monuments, of any Account, throughout the said Cities, Borough, &c. III. A particular Account of the Government of London, Ecclesiastical, Civil, and Military; of all Charters, Liberties, Privileges and Customs; and of all Livery and other Companies, with their Coats of Arms. IV. Lists of all the officers of His Majesty's revenues, and houshold; and those of the rest of the Royal Family; together with the Salaries thereunto belonging. By Robert Seymour, Esq; The whole being an improvement of Mr Stow's, and other surveys, by adding whatever Alterations have happened in the said Cities, &c. to the present Year; and retrenching many Superfluities, and correcting many Errors in the former Writers. Illustrated with several copper plates. ...
Mottley, John, 1692-1750.Date: M,DCC,XXX,IV. [1733]-35- 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- Books
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A ramble through London: containing observations on men and things, viz. some account of the vast number of foreigners and their behaviour. Of the Scotch, Irish, and Welsh; the first, filling us with Quacks, Beggars and Pedlars; the next with Robbers, Bullies and Evidence and the last, with Footmen, Porters, and Draymen, instead of Gentlemen. A merry Description of the Court End of the Town, and of the City. A Conversation between a Sodomitical Baronet, a Bawd, and the Author, on a Bench in St. James's Park. The Resolutions and Schemes of the Affidavit Club, or Irish Society of Fortune-Hunters for the current Year. Female Conversation described, and the Band of Petticoat Pensioners in the City. The Management of Authors, Printers, and Publishers. The insufferable Behaviour of City 'prentices. Practices of Death-Hunters; the Humours of the Royal Exchange. Together with a small collection of the most refin'd jests from St. James's. And many other curious Particulars touching the Town. By a true-born Englishman.
True-born Englishman.Date: MDCCXXXVIII. [1738]