Chronicles of London Bridge - Thompson, Richard
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Delve into the rich and fascinating history of one of London's most iconic landmarks with "Chronicles of London Bridge," by Richard Thompson. This meticulously researched volume explores the enduring story of London Bridge, from its earliest incarnations to its place in English history. Discover the pivotal role this structure played in shaping the city and influencing the course of the Thames River. Explore the architecture and construction of this famous bridge, a vital transportation artery that has witnessed centuries of change. "Chronicles of London Bridge" offers a detailed and engaging…mehr

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Delve into the rich and fascinating history of one of London's most iconic landmarks with "Chronicles of London Bridge," by Richard Thompson. This meticulously researched volume explores the enduring story of London Bridge, from its earliest incarnations to its place in English history. Discover the pivotal role this structure played in shaping the city and influencing the course of the Thames River. Explore the architecture and construction of this famous bridge, a vital transportation artery that has witnessed centuries of change. "Chronicles of London Bridge" offers a detailed and engaging look at a landmark that is much more than just a crossing; it's a symbol of London itself. Perfect for anyone interested in London history, bridges, or the captivating story of England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Richard Thompson was a famed cartoonist who created both Richard's Poor Almanac and Cul de Sac for the Washington Post. He drew caricatures for US News & World Report and The New Yorker. He won the 2011 Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. Bill Watterson wrote the introduction to his 2nd book and considered him a good friend. Mike Rhode is coauthor of the Comics Research Bibliography, editor of Exhibition and Media Reviews and general assistant editor of the International Journal of Comic Art, and has written for Hogan's Alley and the Comics Journal. He's been a judge for the RFK Journalism Awards editorial cartoon division from 2009-2022 and in 2015, 2016 & 2020, was a Herblock Award judge. He edited Harvey Pekar: Conversations, a book of interviews for the University Press of Mississippi and edited and published Biographical Sketches of Cartoonists & Illustrators in the Swann Collection of the Library of Congress by LOC's curator Sara Duke. In 2014, he co-edited The Art of Richard Thompson and The Incomplete Art of "Why Things Are" by Richard Thompson in 2017. In 2008 his ComicsDC blog was chosen Best (Comics) Art Blogger by the Washington City Paper and from 2010-16, he wrote on comics for the Washington City Paper. Chris Sparks is the force behind Team Cul de Sac, a fundraiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation to end Parkinson's disease. He edited the books Team Cul de Sac and The Art of Richard Thompson, and continues his fundraising projects. He is co-owner of a web design company.