. London . - ft IP,... are still standing, shows this. It also shows the kind ofhouses in the lower streets. Butcher Row, though it stoodin the Strand at the back of St. Clements Church, a highlyrespectable quarter, was one of the most disreputable placesin the whole of London—given over to crimps, flash lodging-houses, and people of the baser sort. There are certain dangers and inconveniences in walking GEORGE THE SECOND 351 along the streets : the finest dress may be ruined by thecarelessness of a dustman or a chimney-sweep ; the customofi» exposing meat on open bulkheads leads to many anirr
. London . - ft IP,... are still standing, shows this. It also shows the kind ofhouses in the lower streets. Butcher Row, though it stoodin the Strand at the back of St. Clements Church, a highlyrespectable quarter, was one of the most disreputable placesin the whole of London—given over to crimps, flash lodging-houses, and people of the baser sort. There are certain dangers and inconveniences in walking GEORGE THE SECOND 351 along the streets : the finest dress may be ruined by thecarelessness of a dustman or a chimney-sweep ; the customofi» exposing meat on open bulkheads leads to many anirreparable stain of grease. Bullies push the peaceful passengerinto the gutter—it is a great time for street swagger; barbersblow the flour into wigs at open doorways, causing violentwrath among those outside ; mad bulls career up and downthe streets ; men quarrel, make a ring, and fight it out beforethe traffic can go on ; pickpockets are both numerous anddexterous ; footpads abound in the open squares of LincolnsI
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