Modern London : being the history and present state of the British metropolis : illustrated with numerous copper plates.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for Richard Philliips, No. 71, St. Paul's Church-Yard, by C. Mercier and Co. Northumberland-court, Strand, 1805.
Physical Description:
viii, 571 p., [23] leaves of plates ([2] folded) : ill., plan : 28 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:3439262
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Appendix contains lists of the churches, public buildings, public halls and companies, public institutions, hospitals, courts, etc.
Contents:
History of London -- General description of London -- Present manners and police of the Metropolis -- Hospitals and other public charities -- Juridical and legal tribunals and establishments -- Royal Palaces, parks , and other appurtenances of state and government -- Commerce and trade of London, public offices, and public commercial buildings -- Prisons -- Architecture, public and private buildings, squares, and statues -- Learned societies, literature, and literary journals -- Public amusements, theatres, musical and theatrical performances -- State of the fine arts, and their influence on and relation to manners : Public and private collections, and public exhibitions -- Conclusion -- Description of the plates -- Appendix of Lists and tables -- Index.
Exhibition History:
Pleasures and Pastimes (Yale Center for British Art, 1990-02-21 - 1990-04-29)
Subject Terms:
London (England) -- Description and travel. | London (England) -- History. | London (England) -- Buildings, structures, etc. | Cries -- England -- London. | Peddlers -- England -- London. | London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Phillips, Richard -- Publisher. | C. Mercier and Co. -- Printer. | Engraving -- Specimens -- 1805.