Westminster

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Westminster

by Walter Besant, G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton, Mrs. A. Murray Smith

EN·~2 hours·7 chapters

Chapters

7 total

IN THIS SERIES.

0:21

The Fascination of London - WESTMINSTER

0:10

PREFATORY NOTE

3:02

PART I SOUTH OF VICTORIA STREET.

32:12

PART II NORTH OF VICTORIA STREET.

20:56

PART III THE HEART OF WESTMINSTER.

1:12:57

INDEX

5:46

Description

In this lovingly crafted portrait of London’s heart, the authors invite listeners on a walking tour through Westminster, the historic core that most people think of when they say “London.” From the riverbank to the royal parks, the narrative weaves together the district’s medieval origins, its royal and parliamentary landmarks, and the everyday life that has unfolded in its narrow lanes for centuries.

The guide is written by a novelist‑historian team who spent decades roaming the streets, turning dry records into vivid anecdotes. Listeners will hear stories of the Abbey, the bustling markets, and the grand avenues that have witnessed coronations, protests, and quiet moments alike. Along the way, the book points out the subtle clues in stonework, street names, and old maps that reveal how past and present coexist.

Part of a larger series that also explores the Strand, Chelsea, and Hampstead, this volume stands on its own as a friendly companion for anyone curious about the layers of history hidden behind Westminster’s iconic skyline.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (130K characters)

Series

Fascination of London

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

May 31, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Walter Besant

Walter Besant

1836–1901

Best known for vivid novels of London life, this Victorian writer mixed storytelling with real social concern. His work helped draw attention to poverty in the East End and to the idea that literature could speak to public issues.

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G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

G. E. (Geraldine Edith) Mitton

1868–1955

A versatile English writer, editor, and guidebook author, she moved easily between fiction, biography, and practical books about places and people. Her career also intersected with Walter Besant’s great survey of London, giving her work a strong sense of literary and urban history.

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Mrs. A. Murray Smith

Best known for bringing the history of Westminster Abbey to a wide audience, this British writer combined careful research with a clear, welcoming style. Her books open up royal, literary, and church history in a way that still feels approachable.

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