Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney

Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 140K words
Chapters: 14

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney by John Cunningham Geikie and G. E. MittonAuthor: Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955,Language: English, Class: DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe, Release Date: Jan 7, 2007

Editor's review

Written with Mitton's contribution, this is a local history of three districts in west London: Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney. Books of this kind typically weave together geography and historical development, street scenery, churches and public buildings, the former homes of notable people and anecdotes of residents' lives, reading like a slow walking tour. Its value lies not in grand narrative but in preserving details easily forgotten amid urban expansion: ferry crossings along the Thames, old houses, green spaces and parish changes. For lovers of London urban history and students of the English local-history genre, it is an approachable primary source; for travelers planning to explore west London, it offers historical depth. Note that the book was written long ago; for past-and-present comparison, verify with contemporary sources.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in London urban history and neighborhood change
Students of history and literature studying the conventions of British local-history writing
Travelers planning an in-depth visit to west London who want to prepare
Those who enjoy slowly reading English topographical writing and building vocabulary of place names and architecture

Not a good fit for

Travelers needing current practical information on London transport, lodging, etc.
Readers seeking a systematic general or political history of Britain
Readers with weak English who want light, story-driven reading

Reading tips

Read alongside a London map, marking each church, green space and street mentioned.
Take notes by district, recording changes in place names and buildings for later on-site verification.
When encountering former homes of notable people and anecdotes, flag doubtful points and cross-check with contemporary local-history sources.
Use it as a basis for a walking tour: read one district at a time, paired with an actual visit or street-view browsing.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book suitable as a London travel guide?

It is closer to a historical local history than a modern travel guide, with no practical information such as transport, fares or opening hours. Use it for historical background before a trip; for on-site arrangements, rely on current guides and maps.

What is the relationship among the three places in the book?

Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney all lie along the Thames in west London and have been closely linked historically. The book treats the three together to present the overall character of the area and their interactions.

Is the English of local histories difficult to read?

Such texts use many descriptive long sentences and place-name and architectural terms, making them moderately to considerably difficult. Keep a map and dictionary at hand, read district by district, and don't feel you must read it all at once.

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About the author

Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith), 1868-1955 Author

Geraldine Edith Mitton (G. E. Mitton, 1868–1955) was a British writer of popular history and topographical works; relatively little is known about her life from public sources, and the library holds 16 of her books. Her subjects were wide-ranging: she wrote a literary biography for general readers, Jane Austen and Her Times, and topographical accounts of London districts and British places such as Mayfair, Belgravia, and Bayswater; Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney; Cornwall; and The Thames, as well as works on regions abroad, including Normandy. She also wrote knowledge books for children, among them The Children's Book of Stars and The Children's Book of London, introducing astronomy and city lore in plain language. Her work is chiefly historical and topographical, plainly written for a broad audience of adults and young readers alike.