02275cam a22003133u 4500 50730 UtSlPG 20260610134151.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Ashton, John, 1834-1911 The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-12-21 E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilsden, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "The Fleet: Its Rivers, Prison, and Marriages" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history and significance of the River Fleet, its former prison, and the marriages that occurred in its vicinity, dissecting the social and cultural elements of London life in earlier times. This detailed narrative aims to document aspects of the past that have largely faded from memory. At the start of the book, Ashton introduces the River Fleet and emphasizes its historical importance, despite its current state as a neglected ditch largely forgotten by time. He illustrates the river’s journey and its transformation, recalling its vibrant past when it was navigable and an essential water source for Londoners. The opening chapters delve into the river’s etymology, its once-bustling course, and the various wells and baths that lined its banks, while also hinting at the detrimental effects of urban development and pollution over time. Through his thorough research, Ashton sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the river's role across different facets of life in London. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fleet, River (England) Fleet Prison (London, England) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50730 91568 91568