«The Old Inns of England (Vol. 1&2)» by Charles G.Harper
«The Old Inns of England (Vol. 1&2)» by Charles G.Harper
English | EPUB | 14.3 MB
English | EPUB | 14.3 MB
“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