Amusements of Old London - Being a Survey of Sports Pastimes, Tea Gardens Parks, Playhouses

Klappentext This two-volume set published in 1901 shows how entertainment in London changed between Charles II's restoration and Queen Victoria's accession. Zusammenfassung Published in 1901! this two-volume set looks at how entertainment in London changed dramatically between the restoration of Charles II and the accession of Queen Victoria. From bear-baiting and prize-fights with swords! tastes turned to less bloodthirsty pastimes such as gambling! masked balls! and opera and theatre. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. The diversions of Hockley in the Hole, and at Figg's; 2. London al fresco - the tea gardens; 3. The masked assembly; 4. The play tables; 5. The cockpit; 6. The play and the opera.

Product details

• Authors: William Biggs Boulton, Boulton William Biggs
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108036276
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03627-6
• No. of pages: 306
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, General; The Amusements of Old London 2 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; London, Greater London, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, Social and cultural history, C 1700 To C 1800