Born in 1802 in Elgin, James Grant first established himself as a
reporter and then as a leading newspaper editor in Victorian
London, heading the Morning Chronicle for two decades before moving
on to the Christian Standard. His 1839 Travels in Town was designed
as a companion piece to his earlier reflections on London, The
Great Metropolis (1838) and Sketches in London (1838). This
two-volume work reflects Grant's enthusiasm for 'this modern
Babylon' and his lively interest in the intricacies of everyday
life there. Volume 1 focuses on central London, observing major
streets (including Downing Street) and the British Museum.
Interweaving general descriptions with specific local information,
Grant even provides his readers with details of the famous museum
reading room and how to access its treasures.
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