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August 2006

Charters of Glasgow now live

These key documents for the history of Glasgow (1175-1649) are now live. Part 1 contains a detailed narrative account of the constitutional evolution of the city. Part 2 provides transcripts and abstracts of the 123 key charters and additional related material. These complement the Records of the Burgh for 1573 to 1690, already on the site. Read more at:

Glasgow Charters Glasgow, Records of the Burgh 31 August 2006
Posted by Dr Peter Webster

Daniel Lysons's 'Environs of London' now complete

With the launch of volumes 2, 3 and 4, this key source for the history of London is now complete. Volumes 2 and 3 cover the historic county of Middlesex in alphabetical order from Acton to Willesden. Volume 4 describes the parts of Essex, Hertfordshire and Kent that are within twelve miles of the City, including East Barnet, Barking and Greenwich. The 'Environs' complements our other general histories of London, including 'Old and New London' and John Noorthoucks's 'New History'. Read more at:

London, Environs of (Lysons) Old and New London (Thornbury & Walford) A New History of London 16 August 2006
Posted by Dr Matthew Davies

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RSS web feeds 09 August 2006
Posted by Dr Peter Webster

The Survey of London vol. 36 (Covent Garden) now live

Volume 36 of the Survey of London is now live. The volume recounts the story of the Covent Garden Piazza's evolution (and eventual redevelopment), including the building of St Paul's Church, the area’s principal monument. In addition to the Piazza and surrounding streets, it also describes the buildings of the Covent Garden Market. Read it, and other volumes of the Survey, at:

Survey of London 02 August 2006
Posted by Dr Peter Webster

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