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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aLondon and Its Environs Described, vol. 6 (of 6) :
_bContaining an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-01-31
508 _aProduced by Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"London and Its Environs Described, vol. 6" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. The work serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing notable aspects of London and its surrounding areas, focusing on their grandeur, elegance, and historical significance. The book includes descriptions of architecture, places of interest, and institutions, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and culture of London's past. The opening of the book provides a detailed account of Sion College, its founding, and its historical significance, particularly in connection to the London clergy. It describes the college's establishment on the site of an old spital, efforts made for its development, and its notable library that suffered from the Great Fire of London. Additionally, it touches on the rich history of Sion House, detailing its transitions from a monastery founded in the early 15th century to its eventual status as a residence for notable families, illustrating the intricate relationship between history, architecture, and charity in the community surrounding London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aLondon (England) -- Gazetteers -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61279
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