Club Life of London, Vol. 2 (of 2) / With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries

Name: Club Life of London, Vol. 2 (of 2) / With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries
Author: John Timbs

By John Timbs

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About This Book

A richly detailed survey of London social life from the 17th through 19th centuries that describes the origins, character, and customs of coffee-houses, clubs, taverns and pleasure gardens. The author provides short histories and anecdotes about notable establishments, chronicles how coffee-houses fostered business, news and societies, and records tavern culture, dining, entertainments, and club rituals. Appendices and indexes collate freemasons' lodges, tavern signs, incidents such as fires, and related societies, producing a topically organized reference to metropolitan convivial institutions and their changing roles.

About the Author

John Timbs

John Timbs was a 19th-century English author and journalist known for his engaging works that explore various aspects of society, science, and eccentricity. His notable titles include "Anecdotes about Authors, and Artists," which offers insights into the lives of literary figures, and "Club Life of London," a two-volume series that delves into the social culture of London's clubs and taverns from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Timbs also contributed to the understanding of science and curiosity through works like "Curiosities of Science, Past and Present." His writings reflect a keen interest in the peculiarities of life and the human experience.