Old London Bridge: The Story of the Longest Inhabited Bridge in Europe
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Author: Patricia Pierce
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 352
Old London Bridge's vibrant history spans over 600 years, from 1176 to 1832. In times of war and conflict, the Bridge site saw not only attacking Vikings but also Londoners fighting Londoners. In times of peace, it was a thriving commerical centre and an arena for many pleasures. Thousands lived and died on the Bridge, swept along in a bustling community encompassing all walks of life - a microcosm of the city itself. In OLD LONDON BRIDGE, Patricia Pierce guides us through the amazing history of the Bridge, introducing us to colourful characters and to a narrative rich with intricate detail. Monarchs and traitors, priests and pilgrims, artists and writers - many stories are intertwined with that of Old London Bridge and Patricia Pierce weaves them together in a fascinating and engrossing social history of London.
Author: Patricia Pierce
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 352
Old London Bridge's vibrant history spans over 600 years, from 1176 to 1832. In times of war and conflict, the Bridge site saw not only attacking Vikings but also Londoners fighting Londoners. In times of peace, it was a thriving commerical centre and an arena for many pleasures. Thousands lived and died on the Bridge, swept along in a bustling community encompassing all walks of life - a microcosm of the city itself. In OLD LONDON BRIDGE, Patricia Pierce guides us through the amazing history of the Bridge, introducing us to colourful characters and to a narrative rich with intricate detail. Monarchs and traitors, priests and pilgrims, artists and writers - many stories are intertwined with that of Old London Bridge and Patricia Pierce weaves them together in a fascinating and engrossing social history of London.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Patricia Pierce
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 352
Old London Bridge's vibrant history spans over 600 years, from 1176 to 1832. In times of war and conflict, the Bridge site saw not only attacking Vikings but also Londoners fighting Londoners. In times of peace, it was a thriving commerical centre and an arena for many pleasures. Thousands lived and died on the Bridge, swept along in a bustling community encompassing all walks of life - a microcosm of the city itself. In OLD LONDON BRIDGE, Patricia Pierce guides us through the amazing history of the Bridge, introducing us to colourful characters and to a narrative rich with intricate detail. Monarchs and traitors, priests and pilgrims, artists and writers - many stories are intertwined with that of Old London Bridge and Patricia Pierce weaves them together in a fascinating and engrossing social history of London.
Author: Patricia Pierce
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 352
Old London Bridge's vibrant history spans over 600 years, from 1176 to 1832. In times of war and conflict, the Bridge site saw not only attacking Vikings but also Londoners fighting Londoners. In times of peace, it was a thriving commerical centre and an arena for many pleasures. Thousands lived and died on the Bridge, swept along in a bustling community encompassing all walks of life - a microcosm of the city itself. In OLD LONDON BRIDGE, Patricia Pierce guides us through the amazing history of the Bridge, introducing us to colourful characters and to a narrative rich with intricate detail. Monarchs and traitors, priests and pilgrims, artists and writers - many stories are intertwined with that of Old London Bridge and Patricia Pierce weaves them together in a fascinating and engrossing social history of London.
Old London Bridge: The Story of the Longest Inhabited Bridge in Europe