An account of William Bugg's journey to London : and of what he saw during his visit in that great city in the year 1830 : diary, 1830.

Format:

Other

Author/Creator:

Bugg, William, approximately 1793-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English diaries--19th century--Specimens.

English diaries.

London (England)--Description and travel--19th century.

London (England).

Smithfield Market.

Genre:

Diaries.

Photographs.

Engravings (prints)

Manuscripts, English.

Specimens.

Penn Provenance:

Sold by Michael Brown Rare Books (Philadelphia) catalog 48 (2009).

Physical Description:

1 volume (28 leaves) + 1 photograph

Place of Publication:

1830.

Summary:

Travel diary of William Bugg of Fulbeck, Lincolnshire, England, and his journey to London, January 2-25, 1830. The volume includes a table of contents, followed by an engraving of a view of London (pasted in facing the title page). Inserted in the diary is an unbound photograph of a woman--verso inscribed in pencil, possibly a later hand "Susan? Bugg, neé Bell." Bugg records numerous sites from his trip to London, including London Bridge, the King's palace, and Hyde Park. In addition, Bugg notes witnessing a fire and the bustling activity at various markets. Bugg made his journey (the first of his family to go to London) with Master Joseph, who brought Bugg to the cattle market of Smithfield, where Master Joseph sold his cattle--seemingly the purpose of the trip. Bugg describes his encounters with the buildings, parks, gardens, markets, and landmarks he visited, with details such as dimensions and number of people.

OCLC:

437427232