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Beautifully illustrated children’s book of an English family’s day out in London in 1883.Enjoy the story of Sue, Prue and Fred as they visit some of London's most famous landmarks. An early trip on London's Underground is featured in this book.Some of the places visited:The Tower of LondonCovent GardenThe UndergroundSt James ParkWestminster AbbeyThe British MuseumThe Zoological GardensCleopatra's NeedleSome of the people they meet:The Orange GirlThe Flower WomanThe Milk WomanThe Muffin ManThe Penny-Ice ManThe Penny-Toy ManThe Shoe-BlacksDesigned and illustrated by Thomas Crane and Ellen Houghton.First printed by Marcus Ward and Co. 1883.Specially formatted as an easy-to-use eBook.

Upon the broad Embankment You’ll find a curious sight,— The children play around it From morning until night; And crowds of grown-up people Come here to see it too, ‘Tis Cleopatra’s Needle Folks gather thus to view. In this charming facsimile of the children’s book London Town, first published in 1883, a young girl travels around London, encountering and appreciating many of the familiar sights and figures of London, including the Tower of London, the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, and a Beefeater. On her travels she also interacts with many less familiar, but equally intriguing figures, like the muffin man, the Shoeblack brigade, and Orange Girl. Written in verse by Felix Leigh, this book captures the sites and sounds of Victorian London, some still present today, others long forgotten. Beautifully illustrated by distinguished Victorian illustrators Thomas Crane and Ellen Houghton, London Town will be a treasured gift for London travelers and admirers young and old.

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High Quality Facsimile Reproduction: Leigh, Felix London Town [FACSIMILE] :Originally published by London ; New York ; Belfast : Marcus Ward & Co. in 1883. Book will be printed in black and white, with grayscale images. Book will be 6 inches wide by 9 inches tall and soft cover bound. Any foldouts will be scaled to page size. If the book is larger than 1000 pages, it will be printed and bound in two parts. Due to the age of the original titles, we cannot be held responsible for missing pages, faded, or cut off text. :1883