"Survey of London, Volume 05 (of 14), the parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, part 2" by William Edward Riley is a record of London's St. Giles-in-the-Fields, aimed at historians, architects, and those keen on London's past, documenting the parish's structures and stories. Created in the 20th century, it opens by stating its goals, giving thanks to the London County Council, and explaining how historians and surveyors worked together to create the volume. Setting the scene for a exploration of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, starting from its borders to owners going back to the 1200s, it mixes historical events with the city's buildings.
Survey of London, Volume 05 (of 14), the parish of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, part 2
By William Edward Riley
Explore London's architectural and historical past through detailed records of a specific parish, complete with old boundaries and land ownership details.
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William Edward Riley was a British architect. He worked for twenty-two years in the British Admiralty Works Department from 1877 until 1899 when he had reached the rank of assistant director. He was appointed chief architect to the London County Council in 1899, where he served until 1919. He went into private practice with E. B. Glanfield until retiring in 1931.
William Edward Riley was a British architect. He worked for twenty-two years in the British Admiralty Works Department from 1877 until 1899 when he had reached the rank of assistant director. He was appointed chief architect to the London County Council in 1899, where he served until 1919. He went into private practice with E. B. Glanfield until retiring in 1931.
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