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Entertainment in London in the 18th Century

Mike Rendell · Gresham College

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About

Using extracts from personal family collections, diaries, handbills and other records, the range of possibilities for entertainment available in London will be discussed. From sight-seeing to exhibitions, events which appealed either to the downright curious or to those with more cultured tastes will be covered, including public punishments, prostitution, sporting activities, gambling, the circus, playhouses and exhibitions. Travel and home entertainments (such as music and drinking and other pursuits) will also be covered.

The talk

  1. Entertainment in London in the 18th Century 2014-03-12 · YouTube

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Institution
Gresham College
Speaker
Mike Rendell
Year
2014
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History
Source
Gresham College
Licence
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