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The Georgians - A Bloomin' Good Time! (Pleasure Gardens)
Welcome to season 3, episode 4!
In this episode we meander through the walkways (some brightly lit, some dimly lit), of Georgian London's pleasure gardens. Think entertainments, music, fireworks, wandering hands and overpriced snacks...
Our sources are:
* Edinburgh Encyclopedia, 1830 edition
* Evelina (Letter 46), by Frances Burney
* The Microcosm of London, 1808-1810
* Bill of Fare for Vauxhall Gardens, 1823 (visual source)
Accompanying photos can be found on X, Instagram and our website:
BLOG & PHOTO GALLERY | Mysite (sistoryhistory.co.uk)
Fancy finding out more?
Vauxhall Gardens
Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens - Jane Austen articles and blog
London's centre of intrigue and scandal - BBC Travel
Regency History - Vauxhall Gardens Cascade
Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.
Finally, if you like what you hear today then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as that helps new listeners to find us.
Web: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/
X: @sistoryhistory
Instagram: sistoryhistory
Email: [email protected]
©2024 by Sistory History
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By Sistory HistoryWelcome to season 3, episode 4!
In this episode we meander through the walkways (some brightly lit, some dimly lit), of Georgian London's pleasure gardens. Think entertainments, music, fireworks, wandering hands and overpriced snacks...
Our sources are:
* Edinburgh Encyclopedia, 1830 edition
* Evelina (Letter 46), by Frances Burney
* The Microcosm of London, 1808-1810
* Bill of Fare for Vauxhall Gardens, 1823 (visual source)
Accompanying photos can be found on X, Instagram and our website:
BLOG & PHOTO GALLERY | Mysite (sistoryhistory.co.uk)
Fancy finding out more?
Vauxhall Gardens
Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens - Jane Austen articles and blog
London's centre of intrigue and scandal - BBC Travel
Regency History - Vauxhall Gardens Cascade
Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.
Finally, if you like what you hear today then don't be shy! Please do take the time to like, rate, subscribe and share, as that helps new listeners to find us.
Web: https://www.sistoryhistory.co.uk/
X: @sistoryhistory
Instagram: sistoryhistory
Email: [email protected]
©2024 by Sistory History