"The city of London, within the walls, occupies a space of only 370 acres, and is but the hundred and fortieth part of the extent covered by the whole metropolis"
- Henry Mayhew
About this Quote
In this quote, Henry Mayhew is explaining the size of the city of London in comparison to the whole metropolitan area. He specifies that the city of London, which is confined by walls, only takes up 370 acres of land. This may appear like a little area, however Mayhew highlights that it is in fact a very little part of the whole city. In reality, he notes that it is just one hundred and fortieth of the overall location covered by the city. This highlights the vastness of the metropolis and the concentration of individuals and activity within the city of London.
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