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100	1		_aMorton, H. V. _q(Henry Vollam), _d1892-1979
245	1	4	_aThe heart of London
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-08-28
505	0		_aThe new romance -- Where the eagles sleep -- Oriental (Petticoat Lane) -- Ships come home (the docks) -- Treasure trove (Caledonian Market) -- Cenotaph -- Romance on wheels -- Ghosts of the fog -- Battle (Free Cancer Hospital) -- Babies in the sun (Kensington Gardens) -- Faces in the Strand -- Women and tea -- An open door (St. Martin's Church in the Fields) -- A bit of Bagdad (Club Row) -- "Prisoners Only" (Bow Street) -- Boys on the bridge -- Night birds -- At the wheel -- Under the dome (St. Paul's) -- Heartbreak House -- Madonna of the Pavement -- Sword and cross (Temple Church) -- Knockout Land -- Ghosts (Soane Museum) -- Aladdin's Cave -- That sad stone (Cleopatra's Needle) -- Sun or snow -- Romantic mutton (Shepherd's Market) -- London lovers -- In Uncle's shop -- Horsey men -- From Bow to Ealing -- Marriage -- Kings and queens (Westminster Abbey Waxworks) -- Lost heirs (Record Office) -- Fish (Billingsgate Market) -- Haunted (Old Devonshire House) -- About homes in bondage -- Royal satin (London Museum) -- Among the fur men -- Appeal to Cæsar (Privy Council) -- Tons of money (The Royal Mint) -- Where time stands still -- My lady's dress -- St. Antholin's -- Not for women -- Our Roman bath (The Strand) -- Left behind (Lost Property Office) -- The "girls" (Piccadilly Circus).
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"The Heart of London" by H. V. Morton is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores the vibrancy and complexity of life in London, showcasing its characters, locales, and the myriad stories that form the heart of the city. Morton delves into various aspects of London life, from bustling markets to quiet churches, presenting a city that is both historic and alive with contemporary human experiences. The opening of the collection introduces readers to London’s rich tapestry, focusing on the multitude of lives and emotions interwoven in its streets. Morton reflects on the nature of cities, emphasizing how individuality thrives within the chaos of urban life. In the initial essays, he observes the daily rituals of Londoners, from workers at the Cannon Street area to the diverse characters in markets, capturing the essence of the city through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes. The text illustrates that, beneath the surface, every corner of London is filled with tales of ambition, love, and the human spirit, inviting readers to join him on a journey through the heart of this bustling metropolis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cLondon: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1925
653			_aLondon (England)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74324
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