The Great Fire of 1666 devastated the centre of London, with a loss of old St Paul's and 86 parish churches. Sir Christopher Wren, working with Commissioners appointed by Parliament, was responsible for rebuilding the cathedral and 51 of the parish churches, although the immediate need to start rebuilding made his design for an overall replanning of the City impossible. The work was funded by a tax on coals brought into the City of London.
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The Great Fire of 1666 devastated the centre of London, with a loss of old St Paul's and 86 parish churches. Sir Christopher Wren, working with Commissioners appointed by Parliament, was responsible for rebuilding the cathedral and 51 of the parish churches, although the immediate need to start rebuilding made his design for an overall replanning of the City impossible. The work was funded by a tax on coals brought into the City of London.
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Good. No dustjacket. Some marks/scratches to cover. Clipping from dustjacket stapled in at front endpaper. Light tanning at page edges. Content very good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 385 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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