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100 1 _aAn Old Inhabitant
245 1 0 _aKensington, Notting Hill, and Paddington :
_bWith Remembrances of the Locality 38 Years Ago
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-12
508 _aTranscribed from the 1882(?) Griffiths & Co. edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription
520 _a"Kensington, Notting Hill, and Paddington" by An Old Inhabitant is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It captures the significant changes and development of these London neighborhoods over a span of nearly four decades. The book vividly reflects the author's personal experiences and observations from 38 years earlier, documenting the transition from rural areas to urban settings, exploring the transformations in community life, settlement patterns, and infrastructure. In this detailed narrative, the author reminisces about the localities of Kensington, Notting Hill, and Paddington during a time when horse-drawn transport was the norm, and oil lamps illuminated the streets. Through a series of anecdotes and historical insights, the book highlights various landmarks, the influence of prominent figures, and societal shifts in lifestyle and technology. The author provides a unique glimpse into life in these neighborhoods, detailing everything from local shops and public houses to significant events and personalities, drawing a portrait of a rapidly evolving London from the perspective of a long-time resident. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43203
999 _c84042
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