The Georgians - A Bloomin' Good Time! (Pleasure Gardens)

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The Georgians - A Bloomin' Good Time! (Pleasure Gardens)

Sistory History

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1 year ago

The Georgians - A Bloomin' Good Time! (Pleasure Gardens)

Welcome to season 3, episode 4!

In this episode we meander through the walkways (some brightly lit, some dimly lit), of Georgian London's pleasure gardens. Think entertainments, music, fireworks, wandering hands and overpriced snacks...

Our sources are:

* Edinburgh Encyclopedia, 1830 edition

* Evelina (Letter 46), by Frances Burney

* The Microcosm of London, 1808-1810

* Bill of Fare for Vauxhall Gardens, 1823 (visual source)

Accompanying photos can be found on X, Instagram and our website:

BLOG & PHOTO GALLERY | Mysite (sistoryhistory.co.uk)

Fancy finding out more?

Vauxhall Gardens

Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens - Jane Austen articles and blog

London's centre of intrigue and scandal - BBC Travel

Regency History - Vauxhall Gardens Cascade

Music credit goes to our two resident composers: Phil Russell and Alice Morgan. You can find Alice on Instagram - missalicekeys.

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