A new history of London, [electronic resource] : 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.
1764
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A new history of London, [electronic resource] : 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.
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Reeves, George, Rev.
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London : printed for G. Kearsly, W. Griffin, J. Payne, W. Nicoll, and J. Johnson, [1764]
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Great Britain -- England -- London.
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English
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[4],iv,208p.,plates ; 12⁰.
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Price from imprint: price 2s. 6d. Bound.
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English Short Title Catalog, T109166.
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