London

audiobook

London

by Walter Besant

EN·~11 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

LONDON

0:15
2

PREFACE

5:13
3

ILLUSTRATIONS

6:08
4

I AFTER THE ROMANS

1:02:32
5

II SAXON AND NORMAN

1:20:12
6

III PLANTAGENET

1:08:31
7

IV PLANTAGENET—continued

1:10:21
8

V PLANTAGENET

1:11:33
9

VI TUDOR

1:15:20
10

VII TUDOR LONDON

1:06:09

Description

A vivid, almost cinematic portrait of London unfolds as the author guides listeners through bustling streets, noisy markets, and quiet convents. Drawing on centuries‑old records, he captures the rhythm of daily life—from the clatter of merchants on the quays to the lilting chants in ancient churches. The narrative weaves together moments of celebration, trade, and the ordinary chores that defined the city’s character.

The book leans heavily on contemporary accounts of plague, fire, and household inventories, giving each scene an authentic, tactile feel. You’ll hear the shouts of street vendors, the music of pipe and tabor, and the solemn processions of the Lord Mayor, all set against a backdrop of evolving architecture and river traffic. By focusing on the lived experience rather than grand political shifts, the work offers a richly textured glimpse into London’s ever‑changing soul.

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Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (689K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2014-05-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Walter Besant

Walter Besant

1836–1901

A popular Victorian storyteller and historian of London, he wrote vivid novels that mixed mystery, social observation, and a deep interest in everyday city life. His work also reached beyond fiction, helping shine a light on poverty in London’s East End.

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