The Mansion of Happiness
1. Whoever comes to THE WATER, No. 6, must pay for being ferried over, and go to No. 10. 2. Whoever arrives at THE INN, No. 9, must pay one...
Category: Historical Post
Pre-decimal British Money
“Mr. Cole!” bellowed Colonel Fitzwilliam. The farmer had already passed into the public house, but Mr. Cole dutifully came back outside. “Yes,” he nodded, though he did not look pleased....
The Frost Fair of 1814
I am spurred to write for the oddest of reasons. Having read a description of the Thames freezing over, and London experiencing the greatest frost of the century, I knew...