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100 1 _aShelley, Henry C.
_q(Henry Charles)
245 1 0 _aInns and Taverns of Old London
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-01
508 _aProduced by Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the CWRU Preservation Department Digital Library
520 _a"Inns and Taverns of Old London" by Henry C. Shelley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich and fascinating history of inns, taverns, coffee-houses, and pleasure gardens that once dotted the British metropolis, particularly during the vibrant eras of the 16th to 18th centuries. Shelley seeks to revive the memories of these establishments, many of which have now become mere memories, highlighting their cultural and literary significance, as well as their role in the social fabric of old London. The opening of the account sets the scene by discussing Southwark, an area of London that was known for its historic inns due to its strategic position as a southern entry point to the city. Shelley introduces the Tabard Inn as a notable establishment, famously chosen by Geoffrey Chaucer as the starting point for his "Canterbury Tales." He elaborates on how the many inns in Southwark provided necessary accommodations for travelers and diplomats, establishing a sense of history and community that enriched the locality. Through detailed descriptions, the author hints at the splendor and turmoils experienced in these taverns, signaling the vibrant life that once pulsed through their halls, and invites readers to explore this engaging glimpse of London's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHotels -- England -- London -- History
653 _aBars (Drinking establishments) -- England -- London -- History
653 _aLondon (England) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6699
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