Project Gutenberg 2014-12-28 Public domain in the USA. 388 Ross, Frederick 1816 1893 Bygone London The walls and gates -- Episodes in the annals of Cheapside -- Bishopsgate Street within and without -- Aldersgate Street and St. Martin's-le-Grand -- Old Broad Street -- Chaucer and the Tabard -- The priory of the Holy Trinity, Aldgate -- Convent of the Sisters Minoresses of the Order of St. Clare, Aldgate -- The Abbey of St. Mary of Graces, or East Minster -- The Barons Fitzwalter of Baynard's Castle -- Sir Nicholas Brember, knight, Lord Mayor of London -- An olden time Bishop of London: Robert de Braybrooke -- A brave old London bishop: Fulco Basset -- An old London diarist. Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Bygone London" by Frederick Ross is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to explore the rich and complex history of London, focusing particularly on its ancient structures, notable events, and the evolution of its streets and neighborhoods over time. Ross presents a comprehensive view of the city’s past, likely drawing from various historical narratives and archaeological findings. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of London’s history, beginning with the geological and geographical origins of the Thames and the early settlements that gave rise to the city. Ross emphasizes the transition from prehistoric times through Roman influence, describing how the area transformed from a sparse settlement of huts to a bustling Roman city. He introduces significant architectural features such as the city walls and gates and offers insights into their historical significance, illustrating the defensive strategies employed throughout centuries. The beginning serves not only to establish a chronological framework but also to highlight the enduring impact of London's past on its modern identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en London (England) -- History DA Text Category: History - British 430090 2025-09-19T08:44:10.603814 text/html 408965 2024-10-24T13:26:08 text/html 424703 2025-09-19T08:44:16.806840 application/epub+zip 422097 2025-09-19T08:44:11.839822 application/epub+zip 232757 2025-09-19T08:44:11.121814 application/epub+zip 534572 2025-09-19T08:44:20.525745 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481227 2025-09-19T08:44:16.260807 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 292396 2022-09-21T17:07:30.645021 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364608 2025-09-19T08:44:10.036854 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 344817 2024-10-24T13:26:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16207 2025-09-19T08:44:20.656742 application/rdf+xml 13831 2025-09-19T08:44:11.221016 image/jpeg 1675 2025-09-19T08:44:11.171795 image/jpeg 384846 2025-09-19T08:44:10.670793 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