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Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
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Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Mr. Davies Shop, Russell Street, (1881). The bookshop of bookseller and author Thomas Davies (c1713-1785) at Russell Street in Covent Garden, London. Davies introduced James Boswell to Dr Samuel Johnson here in 1763. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places. Westminster and the Western Suburbs, by Edward Walford, Vol. III. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York, 1881]
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Bookshop Boswell Cassell Company Ltd Covent Garden Davies Doctor Johnson Dr Johnson Dr Samuel Dr Samuel Johnson Edward Edward Walford Galpin Co Galpin Company Georgian James Boswell Johnson Old And New London Petter Publisher Samuel Samuel Johnson Walford Cassell City Of Westminster Russell Street
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This print captures the essence of Mr. Davies Shop on Russell Street in Covent Garden, London, back in 1881. The shop belonged to Thomas Davies, a renowned bookseller and author who played a significant role in literary history. It was within these very walls that James Boswell was introduced to the esteemed Dr. Samuel Johnson in 1763. The image showcases an exquisite Georgian building that stands proudly amidst its surroundings. Its architectural beauty is evident even in monochrome, with intricate details adorning its exterior. As one gazes upon this snapshot from the past, it transports them to a bygone era when bustling streets were lined with shops like Mr. Davies', offering knowledge and entertainment through their publications. The photograph originates from "Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places" written by Edward Walford and published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. , London, Paris & New York in 1881. Through this image's lens into history, we catch a glimpse of not only a physical location but also the occupation and profession of individuals like Thomas Davies - publishers who shaped British literature during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. As we admire this remarkable piece captured by an unknown creator over a century ago, let us appreciate how it encapsulates both the charm of Covent Garden's Russell Street as well as the enduring legacy left behind by figures such as Thomas Davies himself.
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