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100 1 _aRobins, William
245 1 0 _aPaddington: Past and Present
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-02-03
508 _aTranscribed from the [1853] edition by David Price
520 _a"Paddington: Past and Present" by William Robins is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the evolution of Paddington, exploring its transformation from a rural village into a thriving part of London. Robins emphasizes the significance of understanding local history and the impact of historical events on the present community. The opening of the work begins with Robins stating the value of history in teaching lessons for the future, particularly in uncovering truths often obscured by misleading narratives. He expresses concerns that many residents of Paddington are unaware of the historical developments that have influenced their locality. The author articulates that through his inquiries, he aims to shed light on the changes in Paddington, particularly regarding property assessments and the social inequities these changes have caused. Overall, Robins aims to provide a factual recount of Paddington's history to inform its inhabitants and provoke thought regarding their rights and the nature of the transformations they've witnessed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPaddington (London, England)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51123
999 _c91961
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