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Survey of London, Volume 05 (of 14), the parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, part 2

By William Edward Riley

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"Survey of London, Volume 05 (of 14), the parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields" is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This volume ...

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"Survey of London, Volume 05 (of 14), the parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields" is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This volume is part of a comprehensive series documenting the architectural and historical significance of various parishes in London, specifically focusing on St. Giles-in-the-Fields. The book is likely oriented towards researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the urban development and cultural heritage of London's neighborhoods. The opening of this volume presents the structure and purpose of the publication, highlighting its focus on historical documentation and architectural specifics, including relevant illustrations. It begins with acknowledgments from the London County Council and details the efforts made to compile the historical narrative and survey the parish’s properties. The introductory portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the physical and historical landscape of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, starting with boundary definitions and referencing historical land ownership dating back to the 13th century, thereby blending history with urban architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

William Edward Riley was a British architect. He worked for twenty-two years in the British Admiralty Works Department from 1877 until 1899 when he had reached the rank of assistant director. He was appointed chief architect to the London County Council in 1899, where he served until 1919. He went into private practice with E. B. Glanfield until retiring in 1931.

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