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Thus much for Cities and Towns in general. I now purpose to speak more particularly concerning the renowned City of London: in relation to which famous Metropolis, I shall presume to offer the Reader these particulars,
1. The Origination, or Etymology of the word London. 2. Its several Ap∣pellations. 3. The Antiquity of this City. 4. Its Fame for Trade and Traf∣fique. 5. The honourable Titles that have been and are given to it. 6. The walls thereof. 7. Its River. 8. Its Bridge. 9. Its Gates. 10. Its Tower. 11. Its Cathedral. 12. Its Division and Extent for the better Government there∣of. 13. The Reason, why the Archbi∣shop never makes any Visitation in Lon∣don Diocess. 14. Its Governours and Officers. 15. Its several Courts. 16. Its Customes. 17. and lastly, The Liber∣ties, Franchises, and single Rites of this most glorious City.