The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 278, Supplementary Number (1828)

"The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction. Volume 10, No. 278,…" is an illustrated periodical that came out in the 1800's, and it combines fun with learning by shining a light on topics like writing, buildings, and how people learn. This particular volume focuses on the rebuilding of the royal residence, the New Palace in St. James's Park, pointing out its design flaws and questioning whether the building's location and the new garden plans could actually be bad for people's health. It also gives a snapshot of what people thought about royal buildings and the way cities were being planned, showing how much public opinion mattered when it came to royal construction and the creation of public spaces.