An account of its Origin, Rise and Progress. Containing the Foundation of the Episcopal See, with the succession of the Bishops and Archbishops from the year 1122 till the late happy Revolution; the erection of the Town into a Royal Burgh, with the subsequent Grants from the Crown thereto; the account of the Cathedral Church, as well as the other Churches of the City; the Hospitals, Halls, Streets, Lanes, Markets, Fairs; the several incorporations; the Sett of the Merchants' and Deacon-Conveners' Houses, the Rise, Growth, and Progress of Trade; the several Benefactors to the City; the University; the Buildings and Builders, Gardens and Walks here, from the time of its Foundation to the present time. Illustrated with many curious and useful observations and Reflections, collected from many ancient Records and other ancient Vouchers, and from the best Historians and Private Manuscripts.
