Thomas Allen (topographer)
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Thomas Allen was an English topographer
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Allen was the son of a map engraver. He was born in 1803, and died of cholera
on 7 July 1833. In 1827 he published a quarto volume, ‘The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Lambeth
and the Archiepiscopal Palace
,’ with illustrations, chiefly drawn and etched by himself. He afterwards published, in parts, the ‘History and Antiquities of London, Westminster
, and Southwark
’ (1827 and 1828), illustrated by engravings on copper by himself and woodcuts; ‘A New and Complete History of the County of York’ (1828 to 1831), with engravings after Whittock; ‘A History of the Counties of Surrey and Sussex’ (1829 to 1830), with engravings after Whittock; and he began in 1830 a ‘History of the County of Lincoln,’ with engravings after his own drawings, which was completed after his death and published in 1834. He also published guide-books to London and the Zoological Gardens
, contributed some plates and articles to the ‘Gentleman's Magazine,’ and projected ‘A Historical and Topographical Atlas of England and Wales,’ which he did not live to attempt.
Topography
Topography is the study of Earth's surface shape and features or those ofplanets, moons, and asteroids...
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Allen was the son of a map engraver. He was born in 1803, and died of cholera
Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine that is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The main symptoms are profuse watery diarrhea and vomiting. Transmission occurs primarily by drinking or eating water or food that has been contaminated by the diarrhea of an infected person or the feces...
on 7 July 1833. In 1827 he published a quarto volume, ‘The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Lambeth
Lambeth
Lambeth is a district of south London, England, and part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It is situated southeast of Charing Cross.-Toponymy:...
and the Archiepiscopal Palace
Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. It is located in Lambeth, on the south bank of the River Thames a short distance upstream of the Palace of Westminster on the opposite shore. It was acquired by the archbishopric around 1200...
,’ with illustrations, chiefly drawn and etched by himself. He afterwards published, in parts, the ‘History and Antiquities of London, Westminster
Westminster
Westminster is an area of central London, within the City of Westminster, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, southwest of the City of London and southwest of Charing Cross...
, and Southwark
Southwark
Southwark is a district of south London, England, and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Southwark. Situated east of Charing Cross, it forms one of the oldest parts of London and fronts the River Thames to the north...
’ (1827 and 1828), illustrated by engravings on copper by himself and woodcuts; ‘A New and Complete History of the County of York’ (1828 to 1831), with engravings after Whittock; ‘A History of the Counties of Surrey and Sussex’ (1829 to 1830), with engravings after Whittock; and he began in 1830 a ‘History of the County of Lincoln,’ with engravings after his own drawings, which was completed after his death and published in 1834. He also published guide-books to London and the Zoological Gardens
London Zoo
London Zoo is the world's oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828, and was originally intended to be used as a collection for scientific study. It was eventually opened to the public in 1847...
, contributed some plates and articles to the ‘Gentleman's Magazine,’ and projected ‘A Historical and Topographical Atlas of England and Wales,’ which he did not live to attempt.