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The island of unclaimed bodies
In New York, those who live and die on the extreme edges of society are buried on an isolated island, often forgotten and unmourned. But recent legal changes aim to reduce stigma and restore their dignity.
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People against pollution
Alice Bell reflects on what happens when communities help solve environmental problems, and whether citizen science can help fight industrial pollution today.
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Building a dream in the garden suburbs
In the late 19th century a ‘garden suburb’ promised a retreat from London’s dirt and crowds. See how this new concept was developed to appeal to the health concerns of the literary classes.
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The art of soundproof design
Too much noise is more than annoying – it has serious negative effects on health and cognitive ability. Find out how designers and architects are mitigating the downsides of sound.
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Lists of the Lord-Mayor, Aldermen, Recorder and Sheriffs, of the City of London. Together with the Deputies and Common-Councilmen of the several Wards, for the year 1788, And of the Members of the Committees of the Court of Common Council.
Corporation of London.Date: [1788]- Books
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The Aberdeen almanack, for the year 1784, being leap year, and of the Julian period, 6497. Inscribed, with the greatest respect, to William Young, Esq; provost; Messrs. Andrew Burnett, James Cruickshank, George Marr, James Paull, baillies. William Moir, dean of Guild, James Allardyce, treasurer, and the remanent members of the town council of the city of Aberdeen, By their obliged humble servants, J. Chalmers & Co.
Date: [1784]- Books
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The Aberdeen almanack for the year MDCCLXXVI. Being leap year, and of the Julian period 6489. Inscribed, with the greatest respect, to Adam Duff, Esq; provost Messrs. William Young, Daniel Cargill, Francis Leys, John Auldjo, Baillies. James Young junr. dean of Guild, James Paul, treasurer, and the remament members of the town-council of the city of Aberdeen, by their obliged humble servants, J. Chalmers & Co.
Date: [1776]- Books
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To the members of the Honourable Court of Common Council. Mr. Copley fears that the grounds of his claims upon the city have been misrepresented: ...
Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815.Date: 1783- Books
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The Aberdeen almanack for the year MDCCLXXXI. Being the first after leap year, and of the Julian period, 6494. Inscribed, with the greatest respect, to James Jopp, Esq; Provost, Messrs. Daniel Cargill, George Marr, John Abercrombie jr. James Paull Baillies. John Donald, Dean of Guild, Alexander Black, Treasurer, and the remanent Members of the Town Council of the city of Aberdeen, by their obliged humble servants, J. Chalmers & Co.
Date: [1781]