The Rebuilding of London After the Great FireJonathan Cape, 1940 - 333 pages |
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... citizens could be convinced that there were no plots and no incendiaries the storm would be allayed . First the rumours had to be scotched and then the energies of the citizens diverted into plans for reconstruction . The series of ...
... citizens could be convinced that there were no plots and no incendiaries the storm would be allayed . First the rumours had to be scotched and then the energies of the citizens diverted into plans for reconstruction . The series of ...
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... citizens acquiring leases of suburban properties , setting up shops in the Strand , or moving down the river to the havens of Wapping and Deptford . Others moved even farther afield , and , since Charles had opened all towns and cities ...
... citizens acquiring leases of suburban properties , setting up shops in the Strand , or moving down the river to the havens of Wapping and Deptford . Others moved even farther afield , and , since Charles had opened all towns and cities ...
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... citizens . ' Its ' Practicability ... without Loss to any Man , or Infringe- ment of any Property , was ... demonstrated , and all material Objections fully weigh'd and answered ' . Yet nothing was effected because of ' the obstinate ...
... citizens . ' Its ' Practicability ... without Loss to any Man , or Infringe- ment of any Property , was ... demonstrated , and all material Objections fully weigh'd and answered ' . Yet nothing was effected because of ' the obstinate ...
Contents
PREFACE | 15 |
THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON | 21 |
PLANS FOR A NEW LONDON | 40 |
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