The Old Inns of England (Vol. 1&2)
Published on 5. December 2023
345 pages
4066339565876 (EAN)
Available for download
Description
"The Old Inns of Old England" in 2 volumes is a detailed and picturesque account of the ancient and storied hostelries of England written by the English author and illustrator Charles George Harper. Table of Contents. Volume 1: Introductory The Ancient History of Inns General History of Inns The Eighteenth Century Latter Days Pilgrims' Inns and Monastic Hostels Historic Inns Inns of Old Romance Pickwickian Inns Dickensian Inns Highwaymen's Inns Volume 2: A Posy of Old Inns The Old Inns of Cheshire Inns Retired from Business Inns with Relics and Curiosities Tavern Rhymes and Inscriptions The Highest Inns in England Gallows Signs Signs Painted by Artists Queer Signs in Quaint Places Rural Inns The Evolution of a Country Inn Ingle-nooks Innkeepers' Epitaphs Inns with Odd Privileges Inns in Literature Visitors' Books
