Allen, Samuel <br/><br/>
Allen's West London Street Directory, 1868 

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<br/><br/> Release date is 2018-10-24 
<br/><br/>Transcribed from the January 1868 edition by David Price  Transcribed from the January 1868 edition by David Price 
<br/><br/> "Allen's West London Street Directory, 1868" by Samuel Allen is a historical reference work written in the late 19th century. The directory serves as a comprehensive guide to the streets, addresses, and various businesses located in West London. It highlights the changing landscape of the area during a time of rapid urbanization, providing essential information for both residents and visitors.  The opening portion of the directory presents a preface that outlines the reasoning behind its publication, emphasizing the need for regular updates due to the ongoing alterations in London's streets and buildings. Samuel Allen explains the introduction of a revised pricing structure and the timeline for future editions to ensure that subscribers receive the most current and useful information. The text illustrates how the ever-evolving urban environment necessitated semi-annual updates, making the directory a vital resource for anyone interested in navigating the quickly changing landscape of West London during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>London (England) -- Directories 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DA