Samuel Pepys to John Evelyn by Claire Martin
"If it thwart noe occasions of yours it might be usefull that you…
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Samuel Pepys to John Evelyn by Terry Foreman
Dr. Parry-Jones, In the article on Elizabeth in the L&M Companion…
Balthazar St Michel to Samuel Pepys by Terry Foreman
"You daily and hourly so comble me" comble : French, "fill"
Samuel Pepys to John Evelyn by Terry Foreman
"It is implicit, though, from the content of this letter that P had…
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Richard Kingdon by San Diego Sarah
Phil kindly checked the correct spelling of this man's name for…
Will’s Coffee House (Covent Garden) by Phil Gyford
Not to be confused with Will's ale house in Westminster:…
Edith Bell (aunt) by San Diego Sarah
My thanks to Phil for finding and posting the new link which explains…
Barbara Wood (b. Sheldon) by San Diego Sarah
Mrs. Barbary -- this must be the Pepys' nickname for Barbara Sheldon…
House of office by San Diego Sarah
The Guardian has an article today on -- well, you read it -- but the…
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Review: "The Curious World of Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn" by Margaret Willes by Jean Etchepare
I think John Evelyn and his strong morals and religious beliefs did…
At home with Mr and Mrs Pepys by San Diego Sarah
This wonderful post ignores what we know about the cellars. Since…
Review: "Samuel Pepys and His Books" by Kate Loveman by Terry Foreman
A review in Economist.com Pepys and Evelyn, chroniclers of the…
The Bedchamber by eileen d.
thank you, Jeanine! this was fascinating. I continue to praise the…
Sunday Lunch with Mr and Mrs Pepys by Matt Newton
A wonderful piece. My own interest is buildings of the time; design…
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'Story so far' editor needed by PaulWalton
The post was much more terrible than an irregular story culled from…
'17c': A play at the Old Vic by Phil Gyford
I went to see the show last night and it was a lot of fun! Dance,…
'17c', a performance about Pepys and you by Big Dance Pepyer
We address those horrible things un the show! Please check it…
Site statistics 2012 by San Diego Sarah
I wish we had a "like" button, because so often I see things on the…
Samuel Pepys colouring book by eileen d.
Oh, heavens! I could not resist… $8 US
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Tuesday 16 January 1665/66 by Marquess
I am surprised that Sam didn't try it on with the young woman when…
Saturday 26 May 1660 by John Wheater
Lawson had been aggressively and successfully anti-Royalist. Pepys…
Friday 8 December 1665 by Bryan
Anyone with ideas on why Pepys throws a party now? SP had a great…
Tuesday 15 May 1660 by Terry Foreman
"my Lord and I walked together in the coach " COACH : captain's…
Sunday 10 December 1665 by Jonathan V
Thank you, Nick. A great read.
Tuesday 17 April 1660 by John Wheater
Shift: I tend towards Pauline's interpretation, that for some…
Saturday 9 June 1666 by Terry Foreman
"I am to observe how the drinking of some strong water did…
Thursday 7 December 1665 by San Diego Sarah
Does anyone know which "Lady" Pedro is referring to? I haven't…
Sunday 3 December 1665 by San Diego Sarah
WOW, GrahamRA -- that is a treasure trove! Thanks
Saturday 2 December 1665 by San Diego Sarah
JayW ... you are correct NOW ... but if you read the Wikipedia link…