| Author |
Riley, William Edward, 1852-1937 |
| Author |
Gomme, George Laurence, 1853-1916 |
| Title |
Survey of London, Volume 05 (of 14), the parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, part 2
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| Original Publication |
London: London County Council, 1912.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Survey of London, Volume 05 (of 14), the parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields" is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive series documenting the architectural and historical significance of various parishes in London, specifically focusing on St. Giles-in-the-Fields. The book is likely oriented towards researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the urban development and cultural heritage of London's neighborhoods. The opening of this volume presents the structure and purpose of the publication, highlighting its focus on historical documentation and architectural specifics, including relevant illustrations. It begins with acknowledgments from the London County Council and details the efforts made to compile the historical narrative and survey the parish’s properties. The introductory portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the physical and historical landscape of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, starting with boundary definitions and referencing historical land ownership dating back to the 13th century, thereby blending history with urban architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Architecture -- England -- London
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
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| Subject |
Historic buildings -- England -- London
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| Subject |
St. Giles in the Fields (London, England) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72144 |
| Release Date |
Nov 16, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 17, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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