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Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty :
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations, relative chiefly to picturesque beauty
1786
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A travelling dictionary, or, Alphabetical tables of the distance of all the principal cities, borough, market, and sea-port towns, in Great Britain, from each other ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A travelling dictionary, or, Alphabetical tables of the distance of all the principal cities, borough, market, and sea-port towns, in Great Britain, from each other ...
1792
 London :
London
1857
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835.  Cary's Traveller's companion, or, A delineation of the turnpike roads of England and Wales :
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's Traveller's companion, or, A delineation of the turnpike roads of England and Wales
1819
Mackenzie, Charles. Interesting and remarkable places :
Mackenzie, Charles
Interesting and remarkable places
[1847]
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654. A direction for the English traviller :
Simons, Matthew, d. 1654
A direction for the English traviller
[1677?]
 British curiosities in art and nature :
British curiosities in art and nature
1721
Robson, George Fennel, 1788-1833, ill. Picturesque views of the English cities /
Robson, George Fennell, 1788–1833
Picturesque views of the English cities
1828
Robertson, Archibald, ca. 1745-1813. A topographical survey of the great road from London to Bath and Bristol :
Robertson, Archibald, ca. 1745–1813
A topographical survey of the great road from London to Bath and Bristol
1792
Tymms, Samuel, 1808-1871. The family topographer :
Tymms, Samuel, 1808–1871
The family topographer
1832-43
J. Pigot & Co. Pigot & Co.'s metropolitan guide & book of reference :
J. Pigot & Co
Pigot & Co.'s metropolitan guide & book of reference
1824
Dibdin, Charles, 1745-1814, ill. Observations on a tour through almost the whole of England, and a considerable part of Scotland :
Dibdin, Charles, 1745–1814
Observations on a tour through almost the whole of England, and a considerable part of Scotland
[1801-1802]
S. W., active 1801-1820? A visit to London :
S. W., active 1801–1820?
A visit to London
1810
Bonner, G. W. (George Wilmot), 1796-1836. Three hundred and twenty picturesque views in Great Britain :
Bonner, G. W. (George Wilmot), 1796–1836
Three hundred and twenty picturesque views in Great Britain
[1835?]
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ...
1792
 London and its environs :
London and its environs
1862
 The watering places of Great Britain and fashionable directory :
The watering places of Great Britain and fashionable directory
1831
Cruchley, G. F. Cruchley's picture of London :
Cruchley, G. F
Cruchley's picture of London
1844
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825. Picturesque rides and walks,
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825
Picturesque rides and walks,
1817-18
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improved :
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
Britannia depicta, or, Ogilby improved
1764
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... :
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
MDCCLXXVI [1776]
Rutland, John Henry Manners, Duke of, 1778-1857. Journal of a tour round the southern coasts of England ...
Rutland, John Henry Manners, Duke of, 1778–1857
Journal of a tour round the southern coasts of England ..
1805
 Souvenir album of Silloth :
Souvenir album of Silloth
[188-?]
 London exhibited in 1851 :
London exhibited in 1851
[1851]
Brome, James, -1719. An historical account of Mr. Brome's three years travels over England, Scotland and Wales. :
Brome, James, -1719
An historical account of Mr. Brome's three years travels over England, Scotland and Wales.
1700
Roscoe, Thomas, 1791-1871. Home and country scenes on each side of the London and Birmingham and Grand junction railways.
Roscoe, Thomas, 1791–1871
Home and country scenes on each side of the London and Birmingham and Grand junction railways
n.d.]
Butcher, Edmund, 1757-1822. An excursion from Sidmouth to Chester,
Butcher, Edmund, 1757–1822
An excursion from Sidmouth to Chester,
1805
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758? The British monarchy, or, A new chorographical description of all the dominions subject to the King of Great Britain :
Bickham, George, 1684?-1758?
The British monarchy, or, A new chorographical description of all the dominions subject to the King of Great Britain
1749
Skrine, Henry, 1755-1803. Three successive tours in the north of England, and great part of Scotland :
Skrine, Henry, 1755–1803
Three successive tours in the north of England, and great part of Scotland
1795
 A tour in Wales, and through several counties of England, including both the universities, performed in the summer of 1805.
A tour in Wales, and through several counties of England, including both the universities, performed in the summer of 1805
1806
Miller, Thomas, 1807-1874. Picturesque sketches of London :
Miller, Thomas, 1807–1874
Picturesque sketches of London
[1852]
Steade, Charles. A tour to the Highlands of Scotland, & the Isle of Staffa, with a short description of the lakes of Windermere & Derwentwater.
Steade, Charles
A tour to the Highlands of Scotland, & the Isle of Staffa, with a short description of the lakes of Windermere & Derwentwater
1819
Lefort, Pierre Alexandre Francisque, 1809-1878. Notes sur mon voyage en Angleterre (Ier) et ... en Irelande et Ecosse :
Lefort, Pierre Alexandre Francisque, 1809–1878
Notes sur mon voyage en Angleterre (Ier) et ... en Irelande et Ecosse
1835, June 3-1851, September 12
Hermannides, Rutgerus, d. 1680. Rutgeri Hermannidæ Britannia magna, sive Angliæ, Scottiæ, Hiberniæ & adjacentium insularum :
Hermannides, Rutgerus, d. 1680
Rutgeri Hermannidæ Britannia magna, sive Angliæ, Scottiæ, Hiberniæ & adjacentium insularum
[1661]
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ...
1811
Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. The roads through England delineated, or, Ogilby's survey /
Ogilby, John, 1600–1676
The roads through England delineated, or, Ogilby's survey
1757
Twycross, Edward. The mansions of England and Wales :
Twycross, Edward
The mansions of England and Wales
1847-1850
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835.  Cary's New itinerary, or, An accurate delineation of the great roads, both direct and cross throughout England and Wales, with many of the principal roads in Scotland /
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's New itinerary, or, An accurate delineation of the great roads, both direct and cross throughout England and Wales, with many of the principal roads in Scotland
1819
Simond, L. (Louis), 1767-1831. Journal of a tour and residence in Great Britain during the years 1810 and 1811 /
Simond, L. (Louis), 1767–1831
Journal of a tour and residence in Great Britain during the years 1810 and 1811
1815
Blome, Richard, 1635-1705, author. Britania, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging :
Blome, Richard, 1635–1705
Britania, or, A geographical description of the kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, with the isles and territories thereto belonging
MDCLXXII [1673]
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations on several parts of the counties of Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on several parts of the counties of Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex
1809
 The exhibition and grand London sights.
The exhibition and grand London sights
[1856]
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
1771
Woolnoth, W. (William) Ancient castles of England and Wales /
Woolnoth, W. (William)
Ancient castles of England and Wales
1825
 The new picture of London :
The new picture of London
[1841]
Kidd, William, 1803-1867. Kidd's new guide to the "lions" of London, or, The stranger's directory to the Tower, ST. Paul's, the parks, the theatres, the bazaars, the diorama, the colosseum, Thames tunnel, the Zoological gardens, Regent's park, the Surrey zoological gardens, Westminster abbey, etc. etc. : with numerous illustrations of the different places and objects, designed and engraved by G.W. Bonner.
Kidd, William, 1803–1867
Kidd's new guide to the "lions" of London, or, The stranger's directory to the Tower, ST. Paul's, the parks, the theatres, the bazaars, the diorama, the colosseum, Thames tunnel, the Zoological gardens, Regent's park, the Surrey zoological gardens, Westminster abbey, etc. etc. : with numerous illustrations of the different places and objects, designed and engraved by G.W. Bonner
1832
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919. An American four-in-hand in Britain /
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835–1919
An American four-in-hand in Britain
1883
Pückler-Muskau, Hermann, Fürst von, 1785-1871. Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the years 1826, 1827, 1828, and 1829. :
Pückler-Muskau, Hermann, Fürst von, 1785–1871
Tour in England, Ireland, and France, in the years 1826, 1827, 1828, and 1829.
1833
Cary, John, approximately 1754-1835.  Cary's Traveller's companion, or, A delineation of the turnpike roads of England and Wales :
Cary, John, approximately 1754–1835
Cary's Traveller's companion, or, A delineation of the turnpike roads of England and Wales
1812
Cunningham, Peter, 1816-1869. Hand-book of London :
Cunningham, Peter, 1816–1869
Hand-book of London
1850
Camden, William, 1551-1623. Britannia, or, A chorographical description of the flourishing kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the islands adjacent :
Camden, William, 1551–1623
Britannia, or, A chorographical description of the flourishing kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the islands adjacent
1806
Magalotti, Lorenzo, conte, 1637-1712. Travels of Cosmo the Third, Grand Duke of Tuscany,
Magalotti, Lorenzo, conte, 1637–1712
Travels of Cosmo the Third, Grand Duke of Tuscany,
1821
Lysons, Daniel, 1762-1834. Magna Britannia :
Lysons, Daniel, 1762–1834
Magna Britannia
1806-1822
Kerr, Mary, active 1789-1826. Notes on visits to various country houses and towns in Great Britain.
Kerr, Mary, active 1789–1826
Notes on visits to various country houses and towns in Great Britain
1789-1826
Gilpin, William, 1724-1804. Observations on the western parts of England :,
Gilpin, William, 1724–1804
Observations on the western parts of England :,
1808
Burke, Bernard, 1814-1892. The historic lands of England /
Burke, Bernard, 1814–1892
The historic lands of England
1848-49
Wendeborn, Gebhard Friedrich August, 1742-1811. A view of England towards the close of the eighteenth century.
Wendeborn, Gebhard Friedrich August, 1742–1811
A view of England towards the close of the eighteenth century
1791
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731. A tour thro' the whole island of Great Britain. :
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731
A tour thro' the whole island of Great Britain.
M.DCC.LIII [1753]
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825. Excursions of pleasure and sports on the Thames,
Hassell, J. (John), d. 1825
Excursions of pleasure and sports on the Thames,
1823
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales ...
1781
Malcolm, James Peller, 1767-1815. Excursions in Kent, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, and Somersetshire, made in the years 1802, 1803, and 1805 :
Malcolm, James Peller, 1767–1815
Excursions in Kent, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, and Somersetshire, made in the years 1802, 1803, and 1805
1807
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown. Proposals for publishing a picturesque voyage round Great Britain :
Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
Proposals for publishing a picturesque voyage round Great Britain
1813
Daniell, William, 1769-1837, ill.  Proof prints for A voyage round Great Britain.
Daniell, William, 1769–1837
Proof prints for A voyage round Great Britain
1822-1823
Walsh, Joseph-Alexis, vicomte, 1782-1860. Lettres sur l'Angleterre, ou, Voyage dans la Grande Bretagne en 1829 /
Walsh, Joseph-Alexis, vicomte, 1782–1860
Lettres sur l'Angleterre, ou, Voyage dans la Grande Bretagne en 1829
1830
 Routledge's guide to London and its suburbs :
Routledge's guide to London and its suburbs
[1871]
Maton, William George, 1774-1835. Observations relative chiefly to the natural history, picturesque scenery, and antiquities of the western counties of England, made in the years 1794 and 1796 ... :
Maton, William George, 1774–1835
Observations relative chiefly to the natural history, picturesque scenery, and antiquities of the western counties of England, made in the years 1794 and 1796 ...
1797
Faujas-de-St.-Fond, cit. (Barthélemy), 1741-1819. Travels in England, Scotland, and the Hebrides;
Faujas-de-St.-Fond, cit. (Barthélemy), 1741–1819
Travels in England, Scotland, and the Hebrides;
1799
Warner, Richard, 1763-1857. A tour through the northern counties of England, and the borders of Scotland. /
Warner, Richard, 1763–1857
A tour through the northern counties of England, and the borders of Scotland.
1802
Thornton, Thomas, 1751 or 2-1823. A sporting tour through the northern parts of England, and great part of the highlands of Scotland;
Thornton, Thomas, 1751 or 2–1823
A sporting tour through the northern parts of England, and great part of the highlands of Scotland;
1804
Beeverell, James. Les délices de la Grand' Bretagne, & de l'Irelande :
Beeverell, James
Les délices de la Grand' Bretagne, & de l'Irelande
1707
Sulivan, Richard Joseph, Sir, 1752-1806. A tour through parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, in 1778. :
Sulivan, Richard Joseph, Sir, 1752–1806
A tour through parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, in 1778.
MDCC.LXXXV [1785]
Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786. A journal of eight days journey from Portsmouth to Kingston upon Thames :
Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786
A journal of eight days journey from Portsmouth to Kingston upon Thames
1757
 England displayed :
England displayed
1769
Adams, Mr. (John), -1738. Index villaris, or, An exact register, alphabetically digested, of all the cities, market-towns, parishes, villages, ... the bishopricks, deanries [sic], churches, chapels, hospitals :
Adams, Mr. (John), -1738
Index villaris, or, An exact register, alphabetically digested, of all the cities, market-towns, parishes, villages, ... the bishopricks, deanries [sic], churches, chapels, hospitals
1700
Thomson, William, 1746-1817. Prospects and observations on a tour in England and Scotland :
Thomson, William, 1746–1817
Prospects and observations on a tour in England and Scotland
1791
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. Paterson's roads :
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
Paterson's roads
1822
Lake, J. W. Guide du voyageur à Londres et dans ses environs :
Lake, J. W
Guide du voyageur à Londres et dans ses environs
1839
Leigh, Samuel. Leigh's guide to Wales & Monmouthshire :
Leigh, Samuel
Leigh's guide to Wales & Monmouthshire
1835
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A travelling dictionary, or, Alphabetical tables of the distance of all the principal cities, borough, market, and sea-port towns in Great Britain from each other ... :
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A travelling dictionary, or, Alphabetical tables of the distance of all the principal cities, borough, market, and sea-port towns in Great Britain from each other ...
1773
Pennant, Thomas, 1726-1798. A journey from London to the Isle of Wight. /
Pennant, Thomas, 1726–1798
A journey from London to the Isle of Wight.
1801
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in England and Wales, and part of the roads of Scotland ...
1803
Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769-1822, author. A tour through the south of England, Wales, and part of Ireland, made during the summer of 1791.
Clarke, Edward Daniel, 1769–1822
A tour through the south of England, Wales, and part of Ireland, made during the summer of 1791
MDCCXCIII [1793]
Higden, Ranulf, -1364, author. Policronicon.
Higden, Ranulf, -1364
Policronicon
ended the thyrtenth daye of Apryll the tenth yere of the regne of kyng Harry the seuenth. And of the incarnacyon of our lord: MCCCC lxxxxv [13 April 1495]
Fosbroke, Thomas Dudley, 1770-1842. The tourist's grammar, or, Rules relating to the scenery and antiquities incident to travellers :
Fosbroke, Thomas Dudley, 1770–1842
The tourist's grammar, or, Rules relating to the scenery and antiquities incident to travellers
1826
Paterson, Daniel, 1738-1825. A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ... /
Paterson, Daniel, 1738–1825
A new and accurate description of all the direct and principal cross roads in Great Britain ...
1772
Dugdale, Thomas. Curiosities of Great Britain. England & Wales delineated :
Dugdale, Thomas
Curiosities of Great Britain. England & Wales delineated
[ca. 1854]
Allen, Thomas, 1803-1833. The panorama of London, or, Visitor's guide /
Allen, Thomas, 1803–1833
The panorama of London, or, Visitor's guide
1828]
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842-1921, artist. Sketchbooks.
Shapter, Mary Gibbs, 1842–1921
Sketchbooks
1866-1900
Chatterton, Georgiana, Lady, 1806-1876. Home sketches and foreign recollections /
Chatterton, Georgiana, Lady, 1806–1876
Home sketches and foreign recollections
1841
Tunnicliff, William. A topographical survey of the counties of Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, commonly called the Western circuit.
Tunnicliff, William
A topographical survey of the counties of Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall, commonly called the Western circuit
1791
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703. Magnae Britanniae Notitia:
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616–1703
Magnae Britanniae Notitia
MDCCXLV [1745]
 Britannica curiosa, or, A description of the most remarkable curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain :
Britannica curiosa, or, A description of the most remarkable curiosities, natural and artificial, of the island of Great Britain
1776
 A collection of plans of the principal cities of Great Britain and Ireland :
A collection of plans of the principal cities of Great Britain and Ireland
[1764]
Stanfield, Clarkson, 1793-1867. Stanfield's Coast scenery :
Stanfield, Clarkson, 1793–1867
Stanfield's Coast scenery
1847
Moule, Thomas, 1784-1851. The English counties delineated, or, A topographical description of England :
Moule, Thomas, 1784–1851
The English counties delineated, or, A topographical description of England
1837
Cunningham, Peter, 1816-1869.  A handbook for London :
Cunningham, Peter, 1816–1869
A handbook for London
1849