Romance Of London V2 - Timbs, John
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Romance of London Volume 2 is a book written by John Timbs in 1865. It is a collection of strange stories, scenes, and remarkable persons of the great town of London. This book is a continuation of the first volume and takes the reader on a journey through the history of London, exploring its many peculiarities and eccentricities. The book covers a wide range of topics such as the London Bridge, the Tower of London, the London Zoo, famous Londoners, and many more. Timbs' writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history and…mehr

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Romance of London Volume 2 is a book written by John Timbs in 1865. It is a collection of strange stories, scenes, and remarkable persons of the great town of London. This book is a continuation of the first volume and takes the reader on a journey through the history of London, exploring its many peculiarities and eccentricities. The book covers a wide range of topics such as the London Bridge, the Tower of London, the London Zoo, famous Londoners, and many more. Timbs' writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the history and culture of London. This book is a valuable resource for historians, tourists, and anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating city of London.In Three 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.