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Title: Chronicles of London Bridge
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Produced by Veronika Redfern, Chris Curnow and the Online
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Archive (https://archive.org). Music transcribed by Veronika
Redfern.
Summary: "Chronicles of London Bridge" by an Antiquary is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work aims to delve into the rich history of London Bridge, tracing its significance and alterations over the centuries. The narrative invites readers to explore the bridge's tales through engaging commentary and historical references. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as the narrator, identified as Geoffrey Barbican, expresses nostalgia for the diminishing historical landmarks of London. He laments the ongoing changes in the city that threaten to erase traces of its past. This sentiment catalyzes a meeting with Mr. Barnaby Postern, who possesses valuable recollections about the earlier days of London Bridge. Their conversation heavily intertwines history with personal anecdotes, suggesting that Postern may share intriguing stories encapsulating the bridge's significance, from essential architectural developments to its cultural role, thus promising to connect readers with a sense of historical continuity amidst modernity's relentless march. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Thompson, Richard, 1794-1865
EBook No.: 47475
Published: Nov 27, 2014
Downloads: 552
Language: English
Subject: London Bridge (London, England) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chronicles of London Bridge
Credits:
Produced by Veronika Redfern, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from
page images generously made available by The Internet
Archive (https://archive.org). Music transcribed by Veronika
Redfern.
Summary: "Chronicles of London Bridge" by an Antiquary is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work aims to delve into the rich history of London Bridge, tracing its significance and alterations over the centuries. The narrative invites readers to explore the bridge's tales through engaging commentary and historical references. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as the narrator, identified as Geoffrey Barbican, expresses nostalgia for the diminishing historical landmarks of London. He laments the ongoing changes in the city that threaten to erase traces of its past. This sentiment catalyzes a meeting with Mr. Barnaby Postern, who possesses valuable recollections about the earlier days of London Bridge. Their conversation heavily intertwines history with personal anecdotes, suggesting that Postern may share intriguing stories encapsulating the bridge's significance, from essential architectural developments to its cultural role, thus promising to connect readers with a sense of historical continuity amidst modernity's relentless march. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Thompson, Richard, 1794-1865
EBook No.: 47475
Published: Nov 27, 2014
Downloads: 552
Language: English
Subject: London Bridge (London, England) -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.