Project Gutenberg 2008-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 434 Besant, Walter 1836 1901 Besant, Sir Walter Maurice, Walter Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith) 1868 1955 Mitton, Geraldine Edith The Strand District Fascination of London Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Strand District" by Sir Walter Besant and G. E. Mitton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is part of a larger series titled "The Fascination of London," focusing on different districts within London, aiming to highlight their history, architecture, and cultural significance. The book serves as an exploration of the Strand area, capturing the charm and historical depth of this central location in the city. At the start of "The Strand District," the authors explain the historical significance of the Strand as it transformed from a riverside highway to a grand thoroughfare lined with palatial mansions and vibrant commerce. They detail the origins of key landmarks, such as Buckingham Palace, St. James's Palace, and the notorious former inns and gardens, integrating anecdotes from literature and historical figures affiliated with the area. This opening portion effectively sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the rich heritage and architectural marvels of London's Strand, inviting readers to appreciate the connections between the past and present in this iconic neighborhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Strand, The (London, England) Streets -- England -- London DA Text United Kingdom Category: History - British Category: Architecture 234853 2025-08-10T11:56:29.011072 text/html 224230 2021-01-03T15:01:38 text/html 1146246 2025-08-10T11:56:35.060023 application/epub+zip 1146609 2025-08-10T11:56:30.659059 application/epub+zip 111119 2025-08-10T11:56:29.379096 application/epub+zip 1270815 2025-08-10T11:56:37.822041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1246226 2025-08-10T11:56:33.846043 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163623 2022-09-12T04:31:33.994741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186496 2025-08-10T11:56:28.551126 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186475 2021-01-03T15:01:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186470 2021-01-03T15:01:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21313 2025-08-10T11:56:37.956026 application/rdf+xml 6380 2025-08-10T11:56:29.524046 image/jpeg 1350 2025-08-10T11:56:29.478054 image/jpeg 71800 2021-01-03T15:01:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 3940368 2021-01-03T15:01:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 71744 2021-01-03T15:01:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 3944837 2025-08-10T11:56:29.067067 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia