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100 1 _aThompson, Richard,
_d1794-1865
245 1 0 _aChronicles of London Bridge
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-11-27
508 _aProduced by Veronika Redfern, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by The Internet Archive (https://archive.org). Music transcribed by Veronika Redfern.
520 _a"Chronicles of London Bridge" by an Antiquary is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work aims to delve into the rich history of London Bridge, tracing its significance and alterations over the centuries. The narrative invites readers to explore the bridge's tales through engaging commentary and historical references. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as the narrator, identified as Geoffrey Barbican, expresses nostalgia for the diminishing historical landmarks of London. He laments the ongoing changes in the city that threaten to erase traces of its past. This sentiment catalyzes a meeting with Mr. Barnaby Postern, who possesses valuable recollections about the earlier days of London Bridge. Their conversation heavily intertwines history with personal anecdotes, suggesting that Postern may share intriguing stories encapsulating the bridge's significance, from essential architectural developments to its cultural role, thus promising to connect readers with a sense of historical continuity amidst modernity's relentless march. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon Bridge (London, England) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47475
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