This book investigates the historical origins and evolution of various urban social institutions and landmarks in London. It examines the development of public houses, the formation of social clubs, the establishment of coffee-houses, the naming of streets, the structure of city companies, and the organization of city wards.

This work appears to be a scholarly compilation of historical anecdotes and research focused on London's social and urban history. Its detailed examination of institutions like taverns, clubs, and coffee-houses suggests a resource for those interested in the minutiae of the city's past development. The focus on origins and reminiscences indicates a narrative approach to historical inquiry, likely appealing to historians and enthusiasts of London's heritage.