London's Pleasures from Restoration to Regency: Two Centuries of Elegance and Indulgence

London's Pleasures from Restoration to Regency: Two Centuries of Elegance and Indulgence

by David Kerr Cameron (Author)

Synopsis

An insight into the pleasures and pastimes of Londoners between the Restoration of 1660 and the beginning of World War I. Thematically arranged chapters discuss the violent and nowadays unpalatable pleasures of the age, such as the bear-baiting spectacles of Bankside, cock-fighting in St James's Park, and the attraction of public hangings on Tower Hill. These events played alongside more innocent amusements such as the burgeoning of public pleasure gardens, exhibitions, bazaars, theatres and music halls, and the pivotal importance of the capital's coffee houses. As the 20th century dawned, the author shows what happened as society, or some sections of it at least, turned ultra-respectable and forced many of the capital's activities underground.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Sutton Publishing
Published: 19 Jul 2001

ISBN 10: 0750924489
ISBN 13: 9780750924481

Media Reviews
The English Fair; -'This book is a delight' The Sunday Telegraph; -'David Kerr Cameron weaves this rich tapestry with great imagination' Worlds Fair; -'beautifully illustrated' Contemporary Review; -'evokes all the excitement and atmosphere of the fair whilst providing a comprehensive historical account' This England;