I did not know that Pepys wore a 'bun or tea-cake' on his head! Ha ha! This is the description of a 'Whigg' given when one hovers one's cursor over the 'periwigg' in the first line. Sorry, don't know how to correct this or to whom to refer this. John G, Sydney
Something very strange here. About two thirds down the diary there is a mention of 'Lord Ossory' and 'Ashly'. The notes for both seem to have the same picture for both men. A search of Wikipedia also shows the same pictures for both men, unless they are lost identical twins. Some further internet search shows different pictures but I unfortunately do not have the time to verify who is who correctly. Hope someone can follow up on this research.
I note that no time was lost in commencing the rebuilding after the fire. Does anyone know if there was a shortage of artisans and materials for the work to be done? John G, Sydney
Yes Jonathon V, I remembered that it was a word, but had completely forgotten its meaning, so I had to look it up again too. Loved you comment about using it in everyday conversation. Very intriguing idea. I will also try.
RE: Terry's note of 2015 October 9. 'This was to be understood as a command of the Duke of York, not of the King'. Yes this surprised me too until I came to the same conclusion as you, as the King is always 'His Majesty' and other royalty ( in this case the Duke of York), 'Royal Highness'.
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About Saturday 30 March 1667
John G • Link
Many thanks San Diego Sarah.
Also will investigate the Josselin diary.
About Friday 29 March 1667
John G • Link
Heartily agree with you John, and thanks for the back-up Dorothy and Timo.
Wonder how many others out there agree with us (silently)?
About Saturday 30 March 1667
John G • Link
I did not know that Pepys wore a 'bun or tea-cake' on his head! Ha ha!
This is the description of a 'Whigg' given when one hovers one's cursor over the 'periwigg' in the first line. Sorry, don't know how to correct this or to whom to refer this.
John G, Sydney
About Sunday 6 January 1666/67
John G • Link
Tried to find Don's ellipse but only found an ellipsis!
John G, Sydney
About Monday 19 November 1666
John G • Link
Something very strange here.
About two thirds down the diary there is a mention of 'Lord Ossory' and 'Ashly'.
The notes for both seem to have the same picture for both men. A search of Wikipedia also shows the same pictures for both men, unless they are lost identical twins. Some further internet search shows different pictures but I unfortunately do not have the time to verify who is who correctly.
Hope someone can follow up on this research.
About Wednesday 24 October 1666
John G • Link
Many thanks Mary K and San Diego Sarah for your most informative comments.
John G, Sydney
About Wednesday 24 October 1666
John G • Link
I note that no time was lost in commencing the rebuilding after the fire.
Does anyone know if there was a shortage of artisans and materials for the work to be done?
John G, Sydney
About Wednesday 17 October 1666
John G • Link
Many thanks San Diego Sarah for that very interesting snippet of information.
John G, Sydney
About Saturday 7 April 1666
John G • Link
Ho no! The Horror. Not another trying to emulate RG!
About Monday 12 March 1665/66
John G • Link
Yes Jonathon V, I remembered that it was a word, but had completely forgotten its meaning, so I had to look it up again too.
Loved you comment about using it in everyday conversation. Very intriguing idea. I will also try.
About Wednesday 24 January 1665/66
John G • Link
Oh, hi there SDS. Thought that a 'roove' must have been an ancient term for something else, then decided that it was a roof.
Cheers. John G, Sydney
About Wednesday 24 January 1665/66
John G • Link
oops '...flying OFF the roofs...'
About Wednesday 24 January 1665/66
John G • Link
I think SDS means '...tiles flying of the roofs [of buildings and houses]...'.
About Tuesday 12 December 1665
John G • Link
RE: Terry's note of 2015 October 9. 'This was to be understood as a command of the Duke of York, not of the King'.
Yes this surprised me too until I came to the same conclusion as you, as the King is always 'His Majesty' and other royalty ( in this case the Duke of York), 'Royal Highness'.
About Sunday 5 November 1665
John G • Link
RG ten years ago:-'here here". Huh? [Where where?]
'Hear hear', please.
Also '...to try and...'?
Please, '...to try TO...'.
About Sunday 8 October 1665
John G • Link
Terry, thank you so much for all your excellent extra work in keeping the interesting comments flowing.
John G
Sydney
About Monday 25 September 1665
John G • Link
St. Crispin and Crispinian's Day is actually on 25 OCTOBER.
About Tuesday 27 June 1665
John G • Link
Thanks, Terry.
About Wednesday 28 June 1665
John G • Link
Marquess, thanks for the interesting annotation
About Tuesday 27 June 1665
John G • Link
'...step up to the plate, ...' Why step up to what plate? A plate of food?
Don't understand this comment at all.