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Jeremy Buck has posted five annotations/comments since 18 February 2021.

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About Walking Pepys's London

Jeremy Buck on 8 Nov 2021  •  Link

Jacky Collis Harvey is giving an online zoom talk about the book, on Friday 19th November 2021 at 1830 GMT. Free, but registration required here:
Go to Eventbrite and search 'walking Pepys London'

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About Friday 12 June 1668

Jeremy Buck on 13 Jun 2021  •  Link

The George Inn at Norton St Philip still stands and is one of the oldest inns in England , possibly dating from 14h century:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_George_Inn,_N…

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About Sunday 15 March 1667/68

Jeremy Buck on 16 Mar 2021  •  Link

I'm amazed that Sam just casually met the King whilst strolling in the Park..also surprised at so much activity, formal business and otherwise, on a Sunday. I thought everyone went to church in those days and nothing much else happened?

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About Ordinary

Jeremy Buck on 18 Feb 2021  •  Link

There is an alley in London, not far from where Sam's house was, called French Ordinary Court.

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About Monday 17 February 1667/68

Jeremy Buck on 18 Feb 2021  •  Link

I'm confused by today's timings. Sam eats at an ordinary at noon, then after much business, goes home at noon and shortly after goes to bed. The second 'noon' must be an error?