02812cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500180014526400510016330000470021433600260026133700260028733800360031350000310034950505880038050801750096852012180114353400450236165300320240685600430243899900170248147796UtSlPG20260610134111.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aRoss, Frederick,d1816-189310aBygone London 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-12-280 aThe walls and gates -- Episodes in the annals of Cheapside -- Bishopsgate Street within and without -- Aldersgate Street and St. Martin's-le-Grand -- Old Broad Street -- Chaucer and the Tabard -- The priory of the Holy Trinity, Aldgate -- Convent of the Sisters Minoresses of the Order of St. Clare, Aldgate -- The Abbey of St. Mary of Graces, or East Minster -- The Barons Fitzwalter of Baynard's Castle -- Sir Nicholas Brember, knight, Lord Mayor of London -- An olden time Bishop of London: Robert de Braybrooke -- A brave old London bishop: Fulco Basset -- An old London diarist.  aProduced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Bygone London" by Frederick Ross is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to explore the rich and complex history of London, focusing particularly on its ancient structures, notable events, and the evolution of its streets and neighborhoods over time. Ross presents a comprehensive view of the city’s past, likely drawing from various historical narratives and archaeological findings.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of London’s history, beginning with the geological and geographical origins of the Thames and the early settlements that gave rise to the city. Ross emphasizes the transition from prehistoric times through Roman influence, describing how the area transformed from a sparse settlement of huts to a bustling Roman city. He introduces significant architectural features such as the city walls and gates and offers insights into their historical significance, illustrating the defensive strategies employed throughout centuries. The beginning serves not only to establish a chronological framework but also to highlight the enduring impact of London's past on its modern identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLondon (England) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47796  c88635d88635