Memorials of Old London. Volume 2 (of 2)

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Memorials of Old London. Volume 2 (of 2)

EN·~8 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

Memorials of Old London

0:31
2

CONTENTS OF VOL. II.

0:37
3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS IN VOL. II.

2:03
4

THE PALACES OF LONDON

39:31
5

ELIZABETHAN LONDON

1:01:34
6

PEPYS'S LONDON

1:00:32
7

THE OLD LONDON BRIDGES

25:01
8

THE CLUBS OF LONDON

27:40
9

THE INNS OF OLD LONDON

43:55
10

THE OLD LONDON COFFEE-HOUSES

29:47

Description

Step into the bustling streets of a London that no longer exists, guided by a cast of scholars who bring the city’s vanished monuments to vivid life. From the grand halls of Westminster to the intimate charm of the Crab Tree Inn, each essay blends meticulous research with evocative storytelling, letting listeners picture timber‑framed coffee houses, bustling bridge undercrofts, and the glittering courts of Tudor kings.

Interwoven with rare illustrations—drawings, engravings, and early photographs—the volume paints a layered portrait of a metropolis shaped by royal ambition, parliamentary drama, and everyday commerce. Whether you’re hearing about the evolution of the Royal Palace, the rise of city clubs, or the quiet rituals of historic inns, the narrative invites you to hear the echo of cobbles beneath your feet and the murmurs of centuries‑old conversations. It’s a portable museum of London’s past, perfect for anyone keen to wander through history without leaving their chair.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (483K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2015-02-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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