The Home Counties Magazine, Vol. 13: Devoted to the Topography of London, Middlesex, Essex, Herts, Bucks, Berks, Surrey, Kent, and Sussex (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. Paley Baildon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048437768X ISBN 13: 9780484377683

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore London's living history through vivid vignettes of its famous coffee-houses, markets, and streets.

This issue delves into the social heart of the capital, tracing how coffee-houses and marketplaces shaped conversation, culture, and daily life from the 17th century onward. Rich with anecdotes, portraits, and period detail, it brings past streets and rooms to life.

From the bustling St. James's and White's coffee-houses to the evolution of the Haymarket, you’ll glimpse the personalities, rivalries, and rituals that fed London’s public world. The magazine also surveys recent scholarship on local history, architecture, and topography, keeping readers informed about how the city’s older layers connect to today’s landscape.

• Historic snapshots of famous London coffee-houses and their social roles
• Colorful anecdotes and personalities that inhabited these bustling venues
• Overviews of London’s markets, streets, and architectural development
• Reviews of recent local-history and topography publications for readers

Ideal for readers of urban history, architecture, and the stories behind city life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048437768X
• ISBN 13: 9780484377683
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 429