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Bankside: London´s Original District of Sin
David Brandon
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Description for Bankside: London´s Original District of Sin
Paperback. The story of historic district on the south bank of the Thames and beyond - the original playground of Londoners, complete with inns, bear pits, brothels and theatres. Num Pages: 304 pages, 79 illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBJD1; HBTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 442. London's Original District of Sin. 304 pages, 79 illustrations (some col.), maps. The story of historic district on the south bank of the Thames and beyond - the original playground of Londoners, complete with inns, bear pits, brothels and theatres. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBJD1; HBTB. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 19. Weight: 292.
On the south bank of the Thames and demarcated by Blackfriars and Tower Bridges lies the district known as Bankside, the Borough and Southwark. Its origin was in a Roman settlement nestling around the southern end of London Bridge, until the eighteenth century the only bridge across the Thames in London. Being separated only by the Thames from the City of London and outside the City's jurisdiction, it developed as a place for bawdy and disreputable entertainment and leisure - including the Globe Theatre made famous by performing William Shakespeare's plays. It was an area also sought ... Read more
On the south bank of the Thames and demarcated by Blackfriars and Tower Bridges lies the district known as Bankside, the Borough and Southwark. Its origin was in a Roman settlement nestling around the southern end of London Bridge, until the eighteenth century the only bridge across the Thames in London. Being separated only by the Thames from the City of London and outside the City's jurisdiction, it developed as a place for bawdy and disreputable entertainment and leisure - including the Globe Theatre made famous by performing William Shakespeare's plays. It was an area also sought ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445613840
SKU
V9781445613840
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-85
About David Brandon
David Brandon spent much of his working life in adult education in colleges and universities. He has a passion for history and is a published author. He runs a variety of courses and lectures on topics such as 'Absolute Rotters and Total Cads - Villains in British History'; and 'You Are What You Eat - Food and Eating Habits 1550-2000'. ... Read more
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