A new history of London, from its foundation to the present year. By question and answer. Containing, Among many other interesting Particulars, I. A curious account of the foundation, name and extent, of London and Westminster. II. History of London bridge. III. An ample account of the tower of London and its curiosities, together with the prices paid for seeing them. IV. History of the cathedral church of St. Paul, and its curiosities. V. An account of the dreadful fire of London, and the Monument. VI. History of Westminster Abbey, with a circumstantial description of the tombs, monuments, and other curiosities to be seen there; with the stated price, for seeing them. Vii. An account of the city of Westminster and its bridge. Viii. The public halls and buildings of the cities of London and Westminster. IX. The churches of London and Westminster, remarkable for their architecture. X. The hospitals and other publick charities. XI. The civil government of London, courts of justice, &c. XII

People / Organizations

• Rev. George Reeves (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for G. Kearsly, W. Griffin, J. Payne, W. Nicoll, and J. Johnson, [1764]

Publication year

1764

ESTC No.

T109167

Grub Street ID

161975

Description

[4],iv,208p.,plates : map ; 12°.

Note

A reissue of the first edition of the same year, with cancel titlepage and preface, and also with a cancel final leaf, pp.207-208

Price from imprint: price 2s. 6d. Bound.

Uncontrolled note

P.72 misnumbered 27