02340cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500380016226400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035049000260038650000310041250801000044352011010054353400450164465300560168965300580174565300580180370000310186183000260189285600430191899900170196121218UtSlPG20260610133505.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aMitton, G. E.q(Geraldine Edith),d1868-195510aMayfair, Belgravia, and Bayswater 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aFascination of London aRelease date is 2007-04-26 aE-text prepared by Susan Skinner and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team a"Mayfair, Belgravia, and Bayswater" by G. E. Mitton is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines various districts of London, specifically highlighting their historical backgrounds, architectural developments, and notable inhabitants. The narrative showcases the evolution and significance of these areas, aiming to preserve their rich cultural heritage. The opening of the book begins with an introduction to Mayfair, establishing it as London’s fashionable district synonymous with wealth and nobility. It traces the history of Mayfair back to the time of James II, detailing its origins from a fair that took place on Piccadilly to its development into an upscale neighborhood. The author also delves into the rival district of Belgravia, discussing its demographics and status during the 18th century. Furthermore, the text outlines fascinating historical anecdotes related to prominent figures and events that shaped these iconic areas, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of London's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aMayfair (London, England) -- Description and travel aBelgravia (London, England) -- Description and travel aBayswater (London, England) -- Description and travel1 aBesant, Walter,d1836-1901 0aFascination of London40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21218 c62395d62395