London in Pepys' time by San Diego Sarah
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On second thoughts, a less complicated and FREE version of "Trivia:…
Pictures and more of the history of St. Nicholas Cole Abbey and the…
It appears Thomas Symons was a surgeon, and Pepys didn't like him…
It's no surprise that people ate bread -- a lot of white bread -- but…
15 April 1669 Cosmo, the future Grand Duke of Turin, attended a…
"Stylo Laeconico" I would have thought this to translate to "in a…
"him long (only but" should be "him long) only but" @@@ It…
"If it thwart noe occasions of yours it might be usefull that you…
Dr. Parry-Jones, In the article on Elizabeth in the L&M Companion…
"It is implicit, though, from the content of this letter that P had…
There's also an article with links on phys (dot) org too.
Thank you for this wonderful epitaph! Just wanted to point out that…
Jacky Collis Harvey is giving an online zoom talk about the book, on…
Fascinating reading John - and convincing!
In 1668 Josiah Child, reputed to a fanatique, a victualler to the…
A very worthwhile read, which includes Pepys information beyond the…
I wasn't there at the beginning of the diary so I'm really happy to…
I've been through half of the first round and all of the second, and…
I've updated the post with a few further links and info about getting…
Great job! Thanks.
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