Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Knight, Val. (Valentine)
Title:
Proposals of a new model for rebuilding the city of London : with houses, streets and wharfs, to be forthwith set out by His Majesty's and the city surveyors : with the advantages that will accrue by the building the same accordingly, viz. I. The owners satisfied for their ground, the builder for building, and the poor inhabitants their losses by the fire. II. The city built stately with large streets, the houses not in danger of fire, and the ground all put to the best profit. III. The people will walk easy and dry, the houses-of-office and streets kept sweet and clean; and goods delivered much cheaper. IV. Convenient houses, shops, warehouses and wharfs not dear. V. Advanced to His Majesty by fines 372670 l. VI. A revenue for ever settled upon the crown of per ann. 223517 l. 10 s.
Alternate Title(s):
Proposals of a new modell for re-building the City of London
Published / Created:
[London] : [s.n.], [1666]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 29 x 38 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Dated and signed: 20 Sept. 1666. Val. Knight.
Subject Terms:
Fires -- England -- London -- Early works to 1800. | Great Fire, London, England, 1666 -- Early works to 1800. | City planning -- England -- London -- Early works to 1800. | London (England)