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London 1753

Sheila O'Connell ; with contributions by Roy Porter, Celina Fox and Ralph Hyde

British Museum Press, 2003

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"This catalogue is published to accompany an exhibition at The British Museum, London, from 23 May to 23 November 2003"--T.p. verso

"Bibliography and abbreviations: p. 265-269

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London was the largest city in the world in the middle of the 18th century when the British Museum was founded, and characterized by contrasts of innovation and tradition, wealth and poverty, crime and philanthropy. This is the catalogue of a special exhibition celebrating the museum's anniversary.

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