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    • The 17th century city
    • A Shakespearean Walk
    • A Samuel Pepys Walk
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    • A Roman Londinium Walk
    • Sherlock Holmes' London
    • A London Materials Walk
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    • Home
    • London through the ages
      • Roman Londinium AD47-410
      • Medieval London
      • Tudor & Stuart London
      • Georgian London
      • Victorian London
    • Themes
      • A few funky facts
      • Songs of London
      • A few of London's artists
      • Books about London
      • Museums in London
      • London Blogs & Podcasts
    • Walks
      • London Guided Walks
      • A 1600s to 1800s wander
      • The Great Plague 1665
      • The Great Fire 1666
      • The 17th century city
      • A Shakespearean Walk
      • A Samuel Pepys Walk
      • A Covent Garden Walk
      • A Roman Londinium Walk
      • Sherlock Holmes' London
      • A London Materials Walk
    • Contact

Aspects of London's History

Aspects of London's HistoryAspects of London's HistoryAspects of London's History
  • Home
  • London through the ages
    • Roman Londinium AD47-410
    • Medieval London
    • Tudor & Stuart London
    • Georgian London
    • Victorian London
  • Themes
    • A few funky facts
    • Songs of London
    • A few of London's artists
    • Books about London
    • Museums in London
    • London Blogs & Podcasts
  • Walks
    • London Guided Walks
    • A 1600s to 1800s wander
    • The Great Plague 1665
    • The Great Fire 1666
    • The 17th century city
    • A Shakespearean Walk
    • A Samuel Pepys Walk
    • A Covent Garden Walk
    • A Roman Londinium Walk
    • Sherlock Holmes' London
    • A London Materials Walk
  • Contact

London recovers from challenging times...

A 1-minute summary

Georgian London, the start of the House of Hanover in Great Britain and Ireland, begins with  King George I, who ascended the throne in 1714 upon the death of Queen Anne (the last of the Stuarts). 

t was a time of social change in Britain, as the advent of the Industrial Revolution began the process of intensifying class divisions, and the emergence of rival political parties like the Whigs and Tories.


As the British empire grew in strength and size, London became a hub for global trade, accompanied by a rise in political engagement. The significant changes that took place during the Georgian period can be seen in London’s buildings of the time.

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Where to see Georgian London

On The Encyclopedia Britannica

Where to see Georgian London

This website piece provides 10 suggested places to see examples of Georgian London...


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Dangers of Georgian London

On The Encyclopedia Britannica

Where to see Georgian London

This piece describes 10 everyday hazards that Londoners during the Georgian period had to navigate...

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On The Encyclopedia Britannica

On The Encyclopedia Britannica

On The Encyclopedia Britannica

Learn about London's evolution as a new city in the Georgian period through the Britannica website...


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Animals of Georgian London

A Holiday in Georgian London

On The Encyclopedia Britannica

This piece introduces a book "City of Beasts", which describes the animals of the period...


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A Holiday in Georgian London

A Holiday in Georgian London

A Holiday in Georgian London

Read extracts of a diary (now in the Museum of London library) illustrated with images of London from their collections...

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From the team at Wikipedia

A Holiday in Georgian London

A Holiday in Georgian London

It's always useful to consult Wikipedia for facts and information...


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Explore on foot

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The team at London Walks are renowned for the excellence of their walking tours, with highly knowledgeable guides...

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Visit the Museum of London

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Visit the permanent gallery about the 1670s to 1850s at the Museum of London, as well as their  various collections

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A book on Georgian London

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A book on Georgian London

Follow life in Georgian London with the aide of this book, available through all the usual booksellers...

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