Project Gutenberg 2015-06-29 Public domain in the USA. 102 D'Anvers, N. 1844 1933 Bell, Nancy Bell, Nancy R. E. Meugens Bell, Mrs. Arthur Bell, Mrs. Arthur G. D'Anvers, N. (Nancy) Bell, Arthur George 1849 1916 Bell, Arthur G. The Skirts of the Great City Produced by Al Haines "The Skirts of the Great City" by Mrs. Arthur G. Bell is a historical account focusing on the suburban areas adjacent to London, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the rich histories, notable landmarks, and cultural significance of various neighborhoods and villages surrounding the great metropolis. Particularly, it begins by discussing Hampstead and its captivating past, providing insights into how these areas evolved over time against a backdrop of significant historical events. The opening of the volume explores Hampstead's history, emphasizing its transformation from a humble village into a fashionable suburb due to its natural springs and health resorts. It introduces various elements such as the ancient manor, associations with historical figures, and the overall atmosphere that influenced its development. The narrative also reflects on the impact of the larger city of London as it enveloped these outlying communities, urging readers to recognize the intertwined stories that give character to each suburb. Highlights include discussions of local governance, architectural changes, and social dynamics that shaped the identity of Hampstead and its surroundings through the years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Suburbs -- England -- London DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 658297 658224 2024-09-20T13:42:34.356006 2023-09-21T10:06:05.475812 text/html text/html 614713 2015-06-28T22:31:46 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 10340303 2015-06-28T22:32:04 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 10699334 2024-09-20T13:42:49.351071 application/epub+zip 10693821 2024-09-20T13:42:37.433022 application/epub+zip 275809 2024-09-20T13:42:35.511993 application/epub+zip 13003336 2024-09-20T13:42:57.747852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 12982074 2024-09-20T13:42:46.505905 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 436455 2022-09-22T10:52:31.317287 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 533674 533670 2024-09-20T13:42:32.695984 2023-09-21T10:06:03.321836 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 533886 2015-06-28T22:31:46 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 200298 2015-06-28T22:32:02 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 18990 2024-09-20T13:42:57.993840 application/rdf+xml 12675 2024-09-20T13:42:35.676961 image/jpeg 1959 2024-09-20T13:42:35.594954 image/jpeg 10372571 2024-09-20T13:42:34.603963 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia