The Survey of London and Cultural Preservation Through Disaster

Authors

Justin Kalbaugh, Binghamton University--SUNY

Publication Date

2024

Document Type

Book

Description

John Stowe, a famous London historian, began writing his Survey of London in 1598: the books chronicled the history of the city as well as defining features of current London. However, if you were to read these books today, you would be reading descriptions of a London that no longer exists after the destruction of the Great Fire of London in 1666. With this specific copy, it is possible to analyze its journey as a means of post-disaster preservation. This copy of the Survey of London comes with evidence of at least two previous owners: Silvester Slater and Richard Lauler. By exploring their respective lives, more of this book’s journey throughout history will become clear. Examining the specific descriptions of early-17th century London within the Survey of London in conjunction with its specific ownership history prompts analysis of this copy as a vessel for cultural preservation.

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Recommended Citation

Kalbaugh, Justin, "The Survey of London and Cultural Preservation Through Disaster" (2024). Research Days Posters 2024. 64.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/research_days_posters_2024/64