Old and New London, Volume I is a historical and topographical narrative of London, its streets, buildings, and people, illustrated with engravings. This volume covers Roman London, Temple Bar, and Fleet Street, among other places, blending antiquarian detail with urban anecdote. It is worth listening for its vivid picture of the city's layers of history.
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Old and New London THE THAMES EMBANKMENT THE ROYAL EXCHANGE & BANK OF ENGLAND ALDERMAN BOYDELL From the Portrait in the Guildhall Collection THE MIDLAND RAILWAY STATION—ST PANCRAS A CITY APPRENTICE—16TH CENTURY A BANQUET AT THE GUILDHALL THE HOLBORN VIADUCT LONDON WATCHMAN (CHARLIE) 18TH CENTURY ST. PAUL'S FROM LUDGATE CIRCUS A WATERMAN IN DOGGETT'S COAT AND BADGE
OLD AND NEW LONDON A NARRATIVE OF Its History, Its People, and Its Places Illustrated with Numerous Engravings FROM THE MOST AUTHENTIC SOURCES. Vol. I. CASSELL, PETTER & GALPIN: LONDON, PARIS & NEW YORK CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I ROMAN LONDON
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