The history and survey of London from its foundation to the present time [electronic resource] : In two volumes. Containing. I. The most authentic Accounts of its Origin, Increase, Proceedings, Privileges, Customs, Charters, Acts of Common-Council, Memorable Actions both of the Body corporate and of the most eminent Citizens, And whatever has happened in or near that Metropolis during 1800 Years. II. The Political History of London. With an accurate Survey of The several Wards, Liberties, Precincts, &c. An Account of The several Parishes and Churches; Its Civil, Military, and Ecclesiastical Government, Companies and Commerce, Antiquities, Offices, Societies, State of Learning, and Monuments of Charity and Piety: Including the several Parishes in Westminster, Middlesex, and Surry, within the Bill of Mortality. Illustrated with One Hundred and Twenty-Three Copper-Plates, exhibiting the Plans of the Wards in London, of the City of Westminster, and Parishes adjacent; and Views of the whole City at different Times, and of all the Churches, Palaces, Bridges, Halls, Hospitals, &c. and a Map of the Country ten Miles round this great City. To which is now first added, A Succinct Review of their History, and a Candid Examination of their Defects; also an additional Plate of that beautiful and much-admired Fabric, St. Stephen's Walbroke. The Whole greatly improved by new Materials and authentic Pieces, not in former Editions. By William Maitland, F. R. S. and Others. ... . By the King's Authority. .