The London pleasure gardens of the eighteenth century
By Warwick William Wroth, Arthur Edgar Wroth
Length5h 55m
About this audiobook
The London Pleasure Gardens of the Eighteenth Century offers a fascinating glimpse into the dynamic and vibrant era of London's history, capturing the essence of public social life through a unique anthology of narratives, descriptions, and illustrations. This collection weaves together accounts of London's famed pleasure gardens, revealing the rich tapestry of life where fashion, artistry, and society converged. The volume delves into the multifaceted experiences these gardens offered, from musical concerts and masquerades to fireworks and polite conversation, providing a captivating spectrum of 18th-century entertainment. The anthology stands as a significant cultural archive, featuring an array of literary vignettes that transport readers to an age of elegance and spectacle. The anthology, crafted by the meticulous efforts of Warwick William Wroth and Arthur Edgar Wroth, unites the voices of various chroniclers and commentators of the time, rendering a nuanced portrayal of the societal fabric spun around these beloved recreational spaces. With a keen focus on the authors' rich historical and cultural insights, the collection juxtaposes literary and visual accounts, which collectively encapsulate the joie de vivre that these gardens epitomized. The Wroths' scholarly rigor reinforces the gardens' role within the Enlightenment as sites for both escapist pleasure and intellectual engagement. Readers are invited to explore this anthology not only for its historical vantage but also for its profound meditative quality on the intersections of cultural norms, leisure, and communal interaction. The volume offers an educational odyssey into 18th-century London's social dynamics, fostering a deep dialogic experience between past narratives and contemporary reflection. Both historians and general readers alike will appreciate the breadth of perspectives, resonating as a powerful reminder of the timeless human desire for shared spaces of leisure and enlightenment.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length5 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
43VIEWS.
2PREFACE
44VIEWS.
3ILLUSTRATIONS IN THE TEXT
45THE SPRING GARDEN, STOKE NEWINGTON.
4INTRODUCTION
46THE BLACK QUEEN COFFEE-HOUSE AND TEA-GARDENS, SHACKLEWELL.
5VIEWS.
47VIEWS.
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6VIEWS.
48VIEWS.
7VIEWS.
49VIEWS.
8THE NEW WELLS, NEAR THE LONDON SPA
50VIEWS.
9THE ENGLISH GROTTO, OR GROTTO GARDEN, ROSOMAN STREET
51VIEWS.
10VIEWS.
52§ 1. Origin of Ranelagh
11VIEWS.
53§ 2. The Rotunda
12VIEWS.
54§ 3. The entertainments and the company.
13VIEWS.
55§ 4. Annals of Ranelagh 1742–1769.
14“LORD COBHAM’S HEAD.”
56§ 5. Later history of Ranelagh, 1770–1805.
15VIEWS.
57VIEWS.
16VIEWS.
58STROMBOLO HOUSE AND GARDENS, CHELSEA
17BOWLING GREEN HOUSE, NEAR THE FOUNDLING HOSPITAL
59STAR AND GARTER TAVERN AND GARDENS, CHELSEA
18VIEWS.
60VIEWS.
19VIEWS.
61VIEWS.
20THE SHEPHERD AND SHEPHERDESS, CITY ROAD
62VIEWS.
21THE SPRING GARDEN, STEPNEY
63VIEWS.
22§ 1. Origin of Marylebone Gardens.
64VIEWS.
23§ 2. Marylebone Gardens under Gough and Trusler. 1738–1763.
65VIEWS.
24§3. The Gardens under Thomas Lowe. 1763–1768.
66VIEWS.
25§4. Later History of the Gardens. 1768–1778.
67BELVEDERE HOUSE AND GARDENS, LAMBETH
26VIEWS.
68RESTORATION SPRING GARDENS, ST. GEORGE’S FIELDS
27VIEWS.
69THE FLORA TEA GARDENS (OR MOUNT GARDENS), WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD
28VIEWS.
70THE TEMPLE OF FLORA
29VIEWS.
71VIEWS.
30VIEWS.
72VIEWS.
31VIEWS.
73THE BLACK PRINCE, NEWINGTON BUTTS
32VIEWS.
74LAMBETH WELLS
33VIEWS.
75MARBLE HALL, VAUXHALL
34VIEWS.
76VIEWS.
35VIEWS.
77§ 1. 1661–1728
36VIEWS.
78§ 2. 1732–1767.
37THE CASTLE INN AND TEA-GARDENS, COLEBROOKE ROW, ISLINGTON
79§ 3. 1768–1790.
38VIEWS.
80§ 4. 1791–1821.
39BARLEY MOW TEA HOUSE AND GARDENS, ISLINGTON
81§ 5. 1822–1859.
40VIEWS.
82AUTHORITIES AND VIEWS.
41VIEWS.
83FOOTNOTES:
42VIEWS.
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