Royal St. James's: Being a Story of Kings, Clubmen and CourtesansHale, 1988 - 257 pages |
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... known as ' Weltjies ' and was managed by his son Christopher , while Louis was conducting arcane financial matters for the Prince in Brighton . By 1810 , when he died , he had gambled away his fortune , leaving his widow penniless . The ...
... known as ' Weltjies ' and was managed by his son Christopher , while Louis was conducting arcane financial matters for the Prince in Brighton . By 1810 , when he died , he had gambled away his fortune , leaving his widow penniless . The ...
Page 101
... known as ' the St Albon's Tavern in St Albon's Streate ' . Its history is closely bound up with the remarkable Carv'd Balcony Tavern next door , which was originally built in 1666 as a private residence for Sir Thomas Clifford . From ...
... known as ' the St Albon's Tavern in St Albon's Streate ' . Its history is closely bound up with the remarkable Carv'd Balcony Tavern next door , which was originally built in 1666 as a private residence for Sir Thomas Clifford . From ...
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... known in 1734 as Pickering Court which the brothers developed into an exclusive enclave today known as Pickering Place . ( Until a few years ago the Consulate for the State of Texas could be found there . ) William died in 1755 , and ...
... known in 1734 as Pickering Court which the brothers developed into an exclusive enclave today known as Pickering Place . ( Until a few years ago the Consulate for the State of Texas could be found there . ) William died in 1755 , and ...
Contents
A House of Civility | 168 |
the enclave de luxe for the Nobility | 174 |
Goode lodgings may be found here | 189 |
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