Benjamin Franklin: An American In London Esmond Wright recalls the life of the American philosopher, scientist and man of letters in his years in a street near Charing Cross. Esmond Wright | Published in History Today Volume 50 Issue 3 March 2000 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.