London And Westminster, City And Suburb V1 - Timbs, John
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London And Westminster, City And Suburb V1: Strange Events, Characteristics, And Changes, Of Metropolitan Life (1868) is a book written by John Timbs. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the city of London and its suburbs in the 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics such as the history of the city, its architecture, its people, its customs, and its culture.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of life in London. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's history, from its Roman origins to the present…mehr

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London And Westminster, City And Suburb V1: Strange Events, Characteristics, And Changes, Of Metropolitan Life (1868) is a book written by John Timbs. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed description of the city of London and its suburbs in the 19th century. It covers a wide range of topics such as the history of the city, its architecture, its people, its customs, and its culture.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of life in London. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's history, from its Roman origins to the present day. The second chapter explores the city's architecture, including its famous landmarks such as St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London.The subsequent chapters delve into the various neighborhoods and suburbs of London, providing detailed descriptions of their unique characteristics and features. The book also covers the social and cultural aspects of life in London, including its music, art, and literature.Throughout the book, Timbs provides fascinating anecdotes and stories about the people and events that have shaped the city's history. He also reflects on the changes that have occurred in London over the years, from the introduction of gas lighting to the rise of the railway system.Overall, London And Westminster, City And Suburb V1: Strange Events, Characteristics, And Changes, Of Metropolitan Life (1868) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of one of the world's most vibrant cities.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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John Timbs was an English author and antiquarian. Some of his work was published under the alias "Horace Welby." Timothy was born in Clerkenwell, London, in 1801. He was educated in a private school in Hemel Hempstead. In his sixteenth year, he was apprenticed to a drugstore and printer in Dorking. He demonstrated literary talent early on, and at the age of nineteen, he began writing for the Monthly Magazine. A year later, he was appointed secretary to the company's owner, Sir Richard Phillips, and decided to pursue a career in literature. He served as editor of the Mirror of Literature, the Harlequin, and The Literary World before becoming a sub-editor of the Illustrated London News.He also founded and served as the first editor of the Year-Book of Science and Art. His published works totaled around one hundred and fifty volumes. In 1834, he was made a fellow of the London Society of Antiquaries. Timbs died on March 6, 1875, and was buried in the churchyard of St Peter and St Paul, Edenbridge, Kent.