London in 1700

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Dr. Christine Myers
College Hall 207 (x4322)

Office Hours
Sun-Thurs
4-6:30pm

Course Description
Focusing on a period of upheaval between the Great Fire of 1666 and the American Rebellion of 1776, this course will explore the cultural, physical, and social life of London. Topics in the course will include architecture, family life, entertainment, and crime. A variety of different readings will provide a full picture of the city of London in 1700.

Required Reading

• 1700: Scenes from London Life by Maureen Waller

Useful & Interesting Links on London History

• The Museum of London
• Old London Bridge
• Twinings of London
• Document on The First English Coffee-Houses
• The Complete Newgate Calendar

And for comparison...

• Colonial Williamsburg
• British architecture - Townhouses
• Photos of modern London