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100	1		_aBardsley, Charles Wareing Endell, _d1843-1898
245	1	4	_aThe Romance of the London Directory
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-04-12
508			_aTranscribed from the [1899] “Hand and Heart” edition by David Price
520			_a"The Romance of the London Directory" by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the significance of names and surnames within London's rich history, examining how they reflect individual and familial identities over centuries. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and scholarly observations, Bardsley approaches his subject with both passion and expertise. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of nomenclature, as Bardsley introduces his background as a vicar and a names enthusiast, revealing his fascination with directories as vital historical documents. He conveys a sense of wonder at the insights that can be gleaned from the London Directory, likening it to a grand romance filled with narratives of ancestry, local customs, and personal traits inherent in surnames. By describing how each surname has a story that connects back to locations, occupations, or characteristics, Bardsley entices readers to appreciate the depth of meaning behind the names that populate the bustling metropolis of London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNames, Personal -- England -- London
653			_aNames, English -- England -- London
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51739
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