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The History of London by Walter Besant
Walter Besant was a novelist and historian, and his topographical and historical writings, ranging from prehistoric times to the nineteenth century, were probably best known through the detailed 10-volume Survey of London published after his death. This earlier single volume covers, in less depth, the whole period from prehistory until the 19th century. The book appears originally to have been written for boys, and, indeed, the chapters are called “Lessons”. However, it is a very readable history and provides a fascinating insight into both London’s past and the government of the City at the t...
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01 – Lessons 1 – 2: The Foundation of London (I – II) 02.01.2026 14:21
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02 – Lessons 3 – 4: Roman London (I – II) 01.01.2026 13:31
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03 – Lessons 5 – 7: After the Romans (I – III) 31.12.2025 20:16
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04 – Lessons 8 – 10: The First and Second Saxon Settlements, and The Anglo-Saxon Citizen 30.12.2025 18:57
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05 – Lessons 11 – 12: The Wall of London, and Norman London 29.12.2025 12:40
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06 – Lessons 13 – 14: Fitzstephen’s Account of the City (I – II) 28.12.2025 14:01
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07 – Lessons 15 – 18: London Bridge (I – II), and The Tower of London (I – II) 27.12.2025 25:22
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08 – Lessons 19 – 20: The Pilgrims, and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital 26.12.2025 13:17
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09 – Lessons 21 – 22: The Terror of Leprosy, and The Terror of Famine 25.12.2025 15:39
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10 – Lessons 23 – 25: St. Paul’s Cathedral (I – II), and Paul’s Churchyard 24.12.2025 21:28
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11 – Lessons 26 – 27: The Religious Houses, and Monks, Friars, and Nuns 23.12.2025 14:19
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12 – Lessons 28 – 29: The London Churches, The Streets 22.12.2025 15:07
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13 – Lessons 30 – 32: Whittington (I – III) 21.12.2025 19:04
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14 – Lessons 33 – 35: Gifts and Bequests, The Palaces and Great Houses, and Amusements 20.12.2025 20:53
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15 – Lessons 36 – 37: Westminster Abbey, and The Court at Westminster 19.12.2025 13:17
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16 – Lessons 38 – 39: Justice and Punishments, and The Political Power of London 18.12.2025 15:06
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17 – Lessons 40 – 42: Elizabethan London (I – III) 17.12.2025 18:51
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18 – Lessons 43 – 45: Trade (I – III) 16.12.2025 21:28
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19 – Lessons 46 – 49: Plays and Pageants (I – IV) 15.12.2025 25:53
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20 – Lessons 50 – 51: The Terror of the Plague (I – II) 14.12.2025 14:31
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21 – Lessons 52 – 53: The Terror of Fire (I – II) 13.12.2025 13:38
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22 – Lesson 54: Rogues and Vagabonds 12.12.2025 7:45
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23 – Lessons 55 – 59: Under George the Second (I – V) 11.12.2025 33:09
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24 – Lessons 60 – 62: The Government of the City (I – III) 10.12.2025 17:35
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25 – Lesson 63: London 09.12.2025 8:36
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