02117cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500400016226400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850800760041952011510049553400450164665300410169165300400173285600430177251739UtSlPG20260610134207.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCS1 aBardsley, Charles Wareing Endell,d1843-189814aThe Romance of the London Directory 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-04-12  aTranscribed from the [1899] “Hand and Heart” edition by David Price  a"The Romance of the London Directory" by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significance of names and surnames within London's rich history, examining how they reflect individual and familial identities over centuries. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and scholarly observations, Bardsley approaches his subject with both passion and expertise.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of nomenclature, as Bardsley introduces his background as a vicar and a names enthusiast, revealing his fascination with directories as vital historical documents. He conveys a sense of wonder at the insights that can be gleaned from the London Directory, likening it to a grand romance filled with narratives of ancestry, local customs, and personal traits inherent in surnames. By describing how each surname has a story that connects back to locations, occupations, or characteristics, Bardsley entices readers to appreciate the depth of meaning behind the names that populate the bustling metropolis of London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNames, Personal -- England -- London  aNames, English -- England -- London40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51739