Old London Bridge: The Story of the Longest Inhabited Bridge in Europe

Old London Bridge: The Story of the Longest Inhabited Bridge in Europe

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The story of Old London Bridge is a turbulent and varied one, spanning over 600 years of history from 1176 to 1832. In every period, the bridge was the focal point for war and conflict, from the early Viking raids to the Civil War. In times of peace, the bridge was a thriving commerical centre and an arena for many pleasures. Thousands lived and died in the 'town on the bridge', a bustling community of merchants, craftsmen, thieves and rogues - a microcosm of the city itself. In OLD LONDON BRIDGE, Pat Pierce describes each stage in the bridge's history in a narrative rich with fascinating detail and peppered with colourful characters. Monarchs and traitors, priests and pilgrims, artists and writers - many stories are intertwined with that of Old London Bridge and Pat Pierce weaves them together in a fascinating and quirky social history of London.

Author: Patricia Pierce
Format: Hardback, 320 pages, 221mm x 151mm
Published: 2001, Headline Publishing Group, United Kingdom
Genre: History: Specific Subjects

Vendor: Secondhand Stock
SKU: 9780747234845-SECONDHAND
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The story of Old London Bridge is a turbulent and varied one, spanning over 600 years of history from 1176 to 1832. In every period, the bridge was the focal point for war and conflict, from the early Viking raids to the Civil War. In times of peace, the bridge was a thriving commerical centre and an arena for many pleasures. Thousands lived and died in the 'town on the bridge', a bustling community of merchants, craftsmen, thieves and rogues - a microcosm of the city itself. In OLD LONDON BRIDGE, Pat Pierce describes each stage in the bridge's history in a narrative rich with fascinating detail and peppered with colourful characters. Monarchs and traitors, priests and pilgrims, artists and writers - many stories are intertwined with that of Old London Bridge and Pat Pierce weaves them together in a fascinating and quirky social history of London.