London 1753

• Main Author: O'Connell, Sheila (Author)
• Corporate Author: British Museum
• Other Authors: Porter, Roy 1946-2002, Fox, Celina, Hyde, Ralph
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London British Museum Press 2003
• Subjects: Arts, English > Exhibitions > England > London; Arts, English > Exhibitions > 18th century; London (England) > Exhibitions > In art
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• Item Description: "This catalogue is published to accompany an exhibition at The British Museum, London, from 23 May to 23 November 2003"--T.p. verso
• Physical Description: 272 pages, 16 p. of plates illustrations (some colour) 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0714126314

London was the largest city in the world in the middle of the 18th century when the British Museum was founded, and characterized by contrasts of innovation and tradition, wealth and poverty, crime and philanthropy. This is the catalogue of a special exhibition celebrating the museum's anniversary.