Village London: The Story of Greater London, Volym 2Alderman Press, 1983 - 576 sidor Originally published in 1883 under the title Greater London, and first reprinted 100 years later, this work by a Victorian historian and antiquarian records the history of the hamlets, villages and market towns that made up the metropolitan area before the urban sprawl took over. |
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... John Lubbock : - " His articles stand almost alone , distinguished alike by sound reasoning and a careful collection of authentic facts . Sir John Lubbock is as honest as a scientific man as he is as a politician . He is not afraid of ...
... John Lubbock : - " His articles stand almost alone , distinguished alike by sound reasoning and a careful collection of authentic facts . Sir John Lubbock is as honest as a scientific man as he is as a politician . He is not afraid of ...
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... John Barnard was born at Reading in 1685 , and was originally one of the Society of Friends ; but becoming a member of the Church of England , from conviction , was baptised by Bishop Compton . He distinguished himself by his inde ...
... John Barnard was born at Reading in 1685 , and was originally one of the Society of Friends ; but becoming a member of the Church of England , from conviction , was baptised by Bishop Compton . He distinguished himself by his inde ...
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... John Williams was overseer and collector of the revenues of Wimbledon Manor , which included the parishes of Wimbledon , Putney with Roehampton , and Mortlake with East Sheen . His father , whose name was Thomas Williams , was an ...
... John Williams was overseer and collector of the revenues of Wimbledon Manor , which included the parishes of Wimbledon , Putney with Roehampton , and Mortlake with East Sheen . His father , whose name was Thomas Williams , was an ...
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Village London: The Story of Greater London, Del 2 Edward Walford Fragmentarisk förhandsgranskning - 1985 |
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