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100 1 _aBesant, Walter,
_d1836-1901
245 1 0 _aWestminster
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aFascination of London
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-31
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Westminster" by Sir Walter Besant and G. E. Mitton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work is part of a series that explores London and aims to preserve its history, significant architectural landmarks, and cultural associations. This volume focuses on Westminster, highlighting its unique role in England's historical narrative as a center of power, home to notable buildings like Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. The opening of the book provides readers with an introduction to Westminster, clarifying the geographical and historical context of the area. It discusses the boundaries of the district and begins to delve into the rich architectural heritage, referencing both past and present structures that have characterized Westminster. The narrative reveals the profound historical significance of the Abbey and the Palace, touching on how different populations have interacted with these landmarks. As the authors embark on a detailed exploration of Westminster, they emphasize the fascinating intersection of history, culture, and urban life, setting the stage for an engaging perambulation of this pivotal London district. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestminster (London, England) -- Description and travel
700 1 _aMitton, G. E.
_q(Geraldine Edith),
_d1868-1955
700 1 _aSmith, A. Murray, Mrs.
830 0 _aFascination of London
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21648
999 _c62794
_d62794