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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Thomas Fuller (a) by San Diego Sarah
BEWARE ... there is confusion here. This Thomas Fuller's uncle was…
Fellmonger by Terry Foreman
A fellmonger was a dealer in hides or skins, particularly sheepskins,…
Other general reference sites by eileen d.
How to Pronounce British Place Names: a sampling of useful…
John Poyntz by Terry Foreman
Capt. John Poyntz was Clerk Comptroller of the office of the Master…
Bladder and kidney stones by Mary K
Elizabethan description of cutting for the stone. I have just come…
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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…
At home with Mr and Mrs Pepys by Matt Newton
What an excellent post. Just the kind of details I like. I could…
Sunday Lunch with Mr and Mrs Pepys by Matt Newton
A wonderful piece. My own interest is buildings of the time; design…
Review: "Samuel Pepys and the Stolen Diary" by M J Lee by M.N.Graham Dukes
I still wonder whether Elizabeth Pepys had something of a Franch …
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thank you, Phil... you're a wonder and a gift!
A new chart of Pepys’ wealth by eileen d.
Phil, this is fantastic! there have been so many discussions about…
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Celebrate Pepys' 378th birthday in Upperville, VA by Terry Foreman
Upperville is a small unincorporated town in Fauquier County,…
The BBC's 'A Concert For Samuel Pepys' by Daisy simpson
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Sunday 4 August 1661 by Terry Foreman
"Roger Pepys — (who I find a very sober man, and one whom I do now…
Monday 10 October 1664 by San Diego Sarah
And maybe Elizabeth was aware of his leaving her at the Church…
Saturday 8 October 1664 by San Diego Sarah
If I were Pepys, I'd be less enthusiastic about doing business with…
Saturday 3 August 1661 by Terry Foreman
" hey tell me how high the old doctors are in the University over…
Tuesday 20 September 1664 by Gerald Berg
So Pedro, by using the phrase "attempt suicide" are you saying people…
Thursday 6 October 1664 by Jon
"Prince Rupert has fallen into Lee Road" I think "fallen in" is…
Monday 19 September 1664 by Tonyel
"where Colonell Reames hath brought us so full and methodical an…
Friday 16 September 1664 by Jonathan V
re Pigeon racing - When I was a kid I used to hang out and help a…
Wednesday 5 October 1664 by Terry Foreman
" the Prince under sail the next tide after, and so is gone from the…
Tuesday 4 October 1664 by Terry Foreman
"a new play, called “The Parson’s Dreame,” acted all by…