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The use and excellency of the Church catechism. Being an essay very proper to be given by ministers to their parishioners, parents to their children, masters to their servants, and school-masters to their scholars. By a minister of the Church of England.
Gaynam, J.Date: 1709- Pictures
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Roger Bacon: the tower known as Roger Bacon's study, Oxford. Coloured line engraving by M.A. Rooker, ca. 1780.
Rooker, Michael Angelo, 1746-1801.Date: 1780Reference: 698i- Books
Everyday life in medieval London : from the Anglo-Saxons to the Tudors / Toni Mount.
Mount, ToniDate: 2014- Books
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Gregory's album of London views / C.R. Gregory & Co.
Date: [between 1890 and 1899?]- Ephemera
Welcome to the London 2012 Olympic Games : fencer and Tower Bridge / issued by Royal Mail Group Ltd.
Date: 2012- Ephemera
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[British Red Cross Society leaflet asking for donations to help their work in London. Tower Bridge on the front].
Date: [1992?]- Pictures
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Panorama of the river Thames and the buildings of the City, looking northwards beside London Bridge. Engraving by S. and N. Buck, 1749.
Date: 11 September 1749Reference: 24286i- 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- Pictures
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Death, as a policeman, approaches a ragged woman and her baby in a London park. Colour wood engraving by M. Morgan, 1867.
Morgan, Matthew Somerville, 1839-1890.Date: November 2, 1867Reference: 36787i- 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]- Pictures
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The stairs at York Buildings, the Strand; in the background are the tower of the waterworks and Westminster Bridge. Engraving by I. Taylor, c.1780.
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The curiosities of London and Westminster described. In four volumes. Embellished with elegant copper plates. Volume I. Containing a Description of The Tower of London The Monument London Bridge The Custom House The Royal Exchange Bethlem Hospital St. Luke's Hospital The Magdalen House Gresham College Sion College And The South Sea House.
Date: [1799]- Books
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The curiosities of London and Westminister described. In four volumes. Embellished with elegant copper plates. Volume I. Containing a Description of The Tower of London The Monument London Bridge The Custom House The Royal Exchange Bethlem Hospital St. Luke's Hospital The Magdalen House Gretham College Sion College and The South Sea House.
Date: 1786- Pictures
The stairs at York buildings in the Strand; in the background are the tower of the water works and Westminster Bridge. Engraving, c.1779.
Reference: 37652i- 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
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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- Pictures
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God appears at Babel to disperse the people into different tongues. Process print, 1894, after W. von Kaulbach.
Kaulbach, Wilhelm von, 1804-1874.Date: 5 January 1894Reference: 20444i- 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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A companion to every place of curiosity and entertainment in and about London and Westminster. Containing, An historical description of London, The River Thames, The Tower of London, London-Bridge, The Monument, The Royal Exchange, The Mansion-House, Guildhall, St. Paul's Cathedral, Salmon's Wax-Work, The British Museum, Westminster Bridge and Abbey, St. James's Park and Palace, The Queen's Palace, Chelsea Hospital, The Winter and Summer Diversions, Woolwich Gun-Park, Greenwich Hospital and Park, Kensington, Kew, and Hampton-Court Palaces and Gardens, Windsor Castle, And of many other Places. With a concise and exact Account of the Curiosities contained in several of them; and Directions for gaining Admittance to each Place. Also the Rates of Coachmen and Watermen from the principal Parts of London to the above Places.
Date: 1767- Books
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A new history of London, from its foundation to the present year. Containing, Among many other interesting Particulars, I. A curious account of the foundation, name and extent, of London and Westminster. II. History of London bridge. III. An ample account of the tower of London and its curiosities, together with the prices paid for seeing them. IV. History of the cathedral church of St. Paul, and its curiosities. V. An account of the dreadful fire of London, and the Monument. VI. History of Westminster Abbey, with a circumstantial description of the tombs, monuments, and other curiosities to be seen there; with the stated prices for seeing them. Vii. An account of the city of Westminster, and its bridge. Viii. The public halls and buildings of the cities of London and Westminster. IX. The churches of London and Westminster, remarkable for their architecture. X. The hospitals and other public charities. XI. The civil government of London, courts of justice, &c. XII. An account of the palaces, remarkable houses, prisons, societies, companies, &c. &c. &c. Being a useful companion for strangers and foreigners, desirous of being acquainted with the curiosities of this great metropolis. By the Rev. George Reeves, M. A. Embellished with Eight elegant Copper Plates.
Reeves, George, Rev.Date: [1764]- Books
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A new history of London, from its foundation to the present year. By question and answer. Containing, Among many other interesting Particulars, I. A curious account of the foundation, name and extent, of London and Westminster. II. History of London bridge. III. An ample account of the tower of London and its curiosities, together with the prices paid for seeing them. IV. History of the cathedral church of St. Paul, and its curiosities. V. An account of the dreadful fire of London, and the Monument. VI. History of Westminster Abbey, with a circumstantial description of the tombs, monuments, and other curiosities to be seen there; with the stated price, for seeing them. Vii. An account of the city of Westminster and its bridge. Viii. The public halls and buildings of the cities of London and Westminster. IX. The churches of London and Westminster, remarkable for their architecture. X. The hospitals and other publick charities. XI. The civil government of London, courts of justice, &c. XII. An account of the palaces, remarkable houses, prisons, societies, companies, &c. &c. &c. Being a useful Companion for Strangers and Foreigners, desirous of being acquainted with the Curiosities of this great Metropolis. Embellished with Eight elegant Copper-Plates, and a Plan of London, with the New Buildings to the present year. The second edition. By the Rev. George Reeves, M. A.
Reeves, George, Rev.Date: [1764]- Books
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A companion to every place of curiosity and entertainment in and about London and Westminster, containing An Historical Description of London, The River Thames, The Tower of London, London-Bridge, The Monument, The Royal Exchange, The Mansion House, Guildhall, St. Paul's Cathedral, The British Museum, Westminster Abbey, Westminster-Bridge, St. James's Park and Palace, The Queen's Palace, The Winter and Summer Diversions, Greenwich Hospital and Park Kensington, Kew, and Hampton-Court Palaces and Gardens, Windsor Castle, And of many other Places. With a oncise and exact Account of the Curiosities contained in several of them; and Directions for gaining Admittance to each Place. To which is added a new, large, and elegant map of London, Westminster, and Southwark: Also the Rates of Coachmen and Watermen from the principal Parts of London to the above Places. Whereby Strangers may choose such Objects as suit their Convenience, and afterwards relate what they have seen.
Date: 1772- 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 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; 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]