The history and survey of London from its foundation to the present time. In two volumes. Containing. I. The most authentic Accounts of its Origin, Increase, Proceedings, Privileges, Customs, Charters, Acts of Common-Council, Memorable Actions both of the Body corporate and of the most eminent Citizens, And whatever has happened in or near that Metropolis during 1800 Years. II. The Political History of London. With an accurate Survey of The several Wards, Liberties, Precincts, &c. An Account of The several Parishes and Churches; Its Civil, Military, and Ecclesiastical Government, Companies and Commerce, Antiquities, Offices, Societies, State of Learning, and Monuments of Charity and Piety: Including the several Parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, and Surry, within the Bill of Mortality. Illustrated with One Hundred and Twenty-Three Copper-Plates, exhibiting the Plans of the Wards in London, of the City of Westminster, and Parishes adjacent; and Views of the whole City at different Time

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  • The history and survey of London from its foundation to the present time. In two volumes. Containing. I. The most authentic Accounts of its Origin, Increase, Proceedings, Privileges, Customs, Charters, Acts of Common-Council, Memorable Actions both of the Body corporate and of the most eminent Citizens, And whatever has happened in or near that Metropolis during 1800 Years. II. The Political History of London. With an accurate Survey of The several Wards, Liberties, Precincts, &c. An Account of The several Parishes and Churches; Its Civil, Military, and Ecclesiastical Government, Companies and Commerce, Antiquities, Offices, Societies, State of Learning, and Monuments of Charity and Piety: Including the several Parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, and Surry, within the Bill of Mortality. Illustrated with One Hundred and Twenty-Three Copper-Plates, exhibiting the Plans of the Wards in London, of the City of Westminster, and Parishes adjacent; and Views of the whole City at different Time
  • History of London
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Imprint
London: printed for T. Osborne, in Gray's-Inn, MDCCLX. [1760]
Publication year
1760-1760
ESTC No.
T100095
Grub Street ID
154075
Description
2v.([10],iii-viii,3-712;[6],112,[4];[4],713-1392,*1387-*1391,[2],1394-1410,[2]p.),plates : : : maps. ; 2⁰
Note
Includes 'English architecture: or, the publick buildings of London and Westminster' with a separate, undated, titlepage and separate register and pagination.

Originally published in 1739 as 'The history of London, from its foundation by the Romans'.
Uncontrolled note
Pp.873-876 misnumbered 871-874. Pagination from ESTC/NA (CLU-C). Plates from sep. ed. of 'English architecture'