| The Early History of Piccadilly, Leicester Square, Soho and Their Neighbourhood: Based on a Plan Drawn in 1585 and Published by the London Topographic Contributor(s): Kingsford, Charles Lethbridge (Author) |
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ISBN: 1107626544 ISBN-13: 9781107626546 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $41.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Historical Geography - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 942.1 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6" W x 9" (0.73 lbs) 222 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally published in 1925, this book gives the history of the Leicester Square, Piccadilly and Soho areas of London. The first part documents the history of the land before houses were built, and the circumstances under which the Plan of 1585 was created, and the second part details the development of the areas over the next few centuries. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in cartography or the history of London. |