Romance of London; strange stories, scenes, and remarkable persons of the great town

by John Timbs

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Original publication date: 1865
Important places: London, England, UK

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Genres: Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 390.009421 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Customs, etiquette, folklore Customs; Costumes; Folklore Customs; Costumes; Folklore
LCC: DA677.1 .T59 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain England Local history and description London

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