History and description of the city of London, with the antiquities of the several wards; being a brief epitome of Stow's Survey, by George Turner
MS. Rawl. B. 353
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Title
History and description of the city of London, with the antiquities of the several wards; being a brief epitome of Stow's Survey, by George Turner
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. B. 353
Summary
Neatly written in a hand resembling print. The latest date mentioned in the course of the book is that of 1626 at fol. 46.
At the end are added the following miscellaneous collections:
(fol. 82) "Of diuers thinges a breife and short epitome;" chiefly notes upon coins and coinage;
(fol. 88b) On artillery;
(fol. 90) "Wise speeches;" notes from English history of a few memorable sayings;
(fol. 92) "A short discription of [the] third temple att Jerusalem built by Herod."
At the end: "Ne sutor ultra crepidam. George Turner. 1648. Sept."
Date
17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in forma minima
Physical extent
97 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson B: English History
History and description of the city of London, with the antiquities of the several wards; being a brief epitome of Stow's Survey, by George Turner
