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"Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney" is a book written by Geraldine Edith Mitton, often referred to by her initials G. E. Mitton. Published in the early 20th century, the book is likely a historical and descriptive work that explores the neighborhoods of Hammersmith, Fulham, and Putney in London. G. E. Mitton was a prolific writer known for her travel guides and works on English local history. In "Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney," she may have provided insights into the cultural, architectural, and historical aspects of these London districts, offering readers a detailed view of their past and present. For individuals interested in the history and local characteristics of these London neighborhoods during the early 20th century, "Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney" by G. E. Mitton could be a valuable resource.

Book Excerpt: ...a London merchant, and, though inheriting a considerable fortune, he was bred up to business. He was subsequently knighted by King Charles I., and made one of the farmers of the King's Customs. During the whole of the Civil War he never faltered from his allegiance, but raised money and carried supplies to the King constantly. He had built Brandenburg House (p. 39), on which he is said to have spent £23,000. This was confiscated by Cromwell and used by his troops during the rebellion, but at the Restoration Sir Nicholas was reinstated and rewarded by a baronetcy. His body was not buried at Hammersmith, but in the church of St. Mildred in Bread Street with his ancestors. There is a portrait of him given in Lysons' "Environs of London." He is "said to have been the inventor of the art of making bricks as now practised" (Lysons). He left £100 for the poor of Hammersmith, to be distributed as his trustees and executors should think fit. This amount, being expended in land and buildings, has enormously...

Excerpt from Hammersmith, Fulham and Putney As he himself said of it: This work fascinates me more than anything else I've ever done. Nothing at all like it has ever been attempted before. I've been walking about London for the last thirty years, and I find something fresh in it every day. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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