Published in the mid-19th century, this work presents an incredible history of Paddington, an area within the City of Westminster in central London. Paddington was a civil parish and metropolitan borough. It was an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, governed by an administrative vestry. The writer includes insightful historical facts about the site and the events that shaped the history of this place. In addition, short biographies of famous people that lived there are present in the book.

Published in the mid-19th century, this work presents an incredible history of Paddington, an area within the City of Westminster in central London. Paddington was a civil parish and metropolitan borough. It was an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, governed by an administrative vestry. The writer includes insightful historical facts about the site and the events that shaped the history of this place. In addition, short biographies of famous people that lived there are present in the book.

Grade level: 3, 4, 5, p, e.

Based upon the Handbook of London, by the late Peter Cunningham.

Adopting for their own the lost bear they find in Paddington Station, the Browns have some exciting first moments with him.

This fascinating topographical dictionary of London, published in 1891, provides a valuable record of many places now lost to development.