Lodgers, Landlords, and Landladies in Georgian London

During the 18th century, a significant portion of London's population resided in lodgings, and Gillian Williamson's study explores these experiences through correspondences and autobiographies. By examining a wide range of sources, including archives, newspapers, and literary representations, Williamson provides a comprehensive examination of lodging in London. She demonstrates how lodging houses played a crucial role in sustaining the city's economy and facilitated encounters and interactions that extended beyond the family. This research makes an important contribution to current historiography and is of interest to historians studying Britain in the long 18th century.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In the captivating 18th century, a significant portion of London's population found solace in lodgings, many of whom documented their unique experiences. In this insightful study, Gillian Williamson delves into these captivating accounts, sourced from correspondences and autobiographies, to unveil unseen perspectives of the social lives of Londoners during this era. Through a comprehensive examination of lodging in Georgian London, Williamson explores how these accommodations not only provided shelter but also played a vital role in sustaining the city's economy. Drawing from an extensive array of sources, including archives, newspapers, OBSP trials, and literary representations, Williamson offers a thorough exploration of the lodging landscape. By demonstrating how lodging and lodging houses facilitated encounters and interactions, Williamson provides a revealing portrayal of social relations that extends beyond the confines of the family. This groundbreaking contribution to historical scholarship holds immense interest for historians passionate about Britain's long 18th century.

Weight: 392g
Dimension: 234 x 154 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350257016