| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
Simpson's Chelsea, Pimlico, Brompton, and Knightsbridge Directory, and Court Guide
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1863 Tomkies and Son edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Libraries for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription
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| Summary |
"Simpson's Chelsea, Pimlico, Brompton, and Knightsbridge Directory, and Court Guide" is a comprehensive directory written in the mid-19th century. This publication serves as a practical reference for residents of Chelsea and surrounding districts, detailing addresses, local officers, service providers, and community information relevant to the area. It aims to address the inconvenience faced by residents when trying to locate acquaintances or services quickly. The opening of the directory outlines its purpose, emphasizing its need for local residents who find it difficult to locate individuals or establishments in a large area. It introduces the structure of the directory, which includes lists of parish officers, medical professionals, and various local services such as post offices and charities. The introduction sets the tone for the directory as a useful tool for the community, with aspirations of being published annually to aid local residents effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Directories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43648 |
| Release Date |
Sep 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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