ABC/156 - Public Buildings of London Vol II. Illustrations of the public buildings of London with historical and descriptive accounts of each edifice ... 2nd edition. Greatly enlarged, by W.H. Leeds. in 2 vols.

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ABC/156

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Public Buildings of London Vol II. Illustrations of the public buildings of London with historical and descriptive accounts of each edifice ... 2nd edition. Greatly enlarged, by W.H. Leeds. in 2 vols.

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  • 1828 (Creation)

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(7 Jul 1771-2 Jan 1857)

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ODNB Entry:
https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/3458

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(c1768-1832)

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https://doi.org/10.1093/ref:odnb/22868

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An in-depth written description and analysis of public buildings in London with plans sections and elevations, some to scale. Buildings included are: Custom House, New Corn Exchange, Fishmongers' Hall, East India House, Royal Exchange, Bank of England, Mansion House, Post Office, Christ Church Hospital Hall, Old College of Physicians, Newgate Prison, Temple Bar, Somerset House, York Stairs, Whitehall Banqueting House, Horse Guards, Privy Council Office, County Fire Office, Bethlehem Hospital, St. George's Do., British Museum, National Gallery, London University, Society of Arts, London Institution, Russell Institution, Freemason's Hall, College of Physicians, University Club House, Travellers Do., Carlton Palace, New Palace, Archway in Green Park, Sir J. Soane's House, Ashburnham House, Burlington House, Uxbridge House, Mr. Hope's Home, Mr. Nash's Home, Mr. Burton's Villa, Mr. Greenhough's Do., Regents Park Terraces, Belgrave Square, Old London Bridge, New London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Vauxhall Bridge.

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