Project Gutenberg 2015-06-29 Public domain in the USA. 645 D'Anvers, N. 1844 1933 Bell, Nancy Bell, Nancy R. E. Meugens Bell, Mrs. Arthur Bell, Mrs. Arthur G. D'Anvers, N. (Nancy) Bell, Arthur George 1849 1916 Bell, Arthur G. The Skirts of the Great City Produced by Al Haines "The Skirts of the Great City" by Mrs. Arthur G. Bell is a historical account focusing on the suburban areas adjacent to London, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich histories, notable landmarks, and cultural significance of various neighborhoods and villages surrounding the great metropolis. Particularly, it begins by discussing Hampstead and its captivating past, providing insights into how these areas evolved over time against a backdrop of significant historical events. The opening of the volume explores Hampstead's history, emphasizing its transformation from a humble village into a fashionable suburb due to its natural springs and health resorts. It introduces various elements such as the ancient manor, associations with historical figures, and the overall atmosphere that influenced its development. The narrative also reflects on the impact of the larger city of London as it enveloped these outlying communities, urging readers to recognize the intertwined stories that give character to each suburb. Highlights include discussions of local governance, architectural changes, and social dynamics that shaped the identity of Hampstead and its surroundings through the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Suburbs -- England -- London DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: History - British 658494 2025-06-19T17:06:30.071269 text/html 594680 2024-10-24T17:37:47 text/html 10699330 2025-06-19T17:06:45.713224 application/epub+zip 10693739 2025-06-19T17:06:33.382327 application/epub+zip 275858 2025-06-19T17:06:31.398299 application/epub+zip 13003118 2025-06-19T17:06:54.324171 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12982100 2025-06-19T17:06:42.741317 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436455 2022-09-22T10:52:31.317287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 533670 2023-09-21T10:06:03.321836 text/plain 513996 2024-10-24T17:37:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16318 2025-06-19T17:06:55.085157 application/rdf+xml 12675 2025-06-19T17:06:31.579259 image/jpeg 1959 2025-06-19T17:06:31.493261 image/jpeg 10372649 2025-06-19T17:06:30.461323 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