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050 4 _aDA
100 1 _aBesant, Walter,
_d1836-1901
245 1 4 _aThe Strand District
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-05-17
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Strand District" by Sir Walter Besant and G. E. Mitton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a larger series titled "The Fascination of London," focusing on different districts within London, aiming to highlight their history, architecture, and cultural significance. The book serves as an exploration of the Strand area, capturing the charm and historical depth of this central location in the city. At the start of "The Strand District," the authors explain the historical significance of the Strand as it transformed from a riverside highway to a grand thoroughfare lined with palatial mansions and vibrant commerce. They detail the origins of key landmarks, such as Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and the notorious former inns and gardens, integrating anecdotes from literature and historical figures affiliated with the area. This opening portion effectively sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the rich heritage and architectural marvels of London's Strand, inviting readers to appreciate the connections between the past and present in this iconic neighborhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStrand, The (London, England)
653 _aStreets -- England -- London
700 1 _aMitton, G. E.
_q(Geraldine Edith),
_d1868-1955
830 0 _aFascination of London
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25508
999 _c66509
_d66509