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E. J. Burford.
The Orrible Synne: A Look at London Lechery from Roman to Cromwellian Times.
Published London: Calder and Boyars, 1973.
ISBN 0714511269.
Binding: paperback, stitch bound.
Printer: Whitstable Litho.
Size: 137x215x17mm.
Page count: 256pp.
Main language: English.
Overall condition fair: the covers on this copy are a bit yellowed with age, some scuffs and creases; some creasing to the spine, page edges a bit grubby; text appears to be free of marking.

This item £9.00
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Weight without packaging: 405g.

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Contents: 'Quo loc recta via ad lupanar, Amicus?'; 'Hwilc weig horhusweard, Brothur?'; Royal recognition for the orrible synne; Over the New Bridge to the old stews; Thieves & whores & boatmen; Wo was thanne a gentilman?; Eschewe the orrible stynkynge synne; Old 'Penny Pincher' closes the stews; The Clink & the ducking stool for correction of loose women; Henry VIII closes the stews; The City controls Southwark; Sex & sewers, schetyng-pannes & syphilis; Buggery, bear-baiting & bawdy-houses; The playhouse is their place of traffic; 'Eschew vile Venus' toys…'; Hollands Leaguer; Kings & Commonwealth; Leisure for lords, hell for harlots; 'CUNNO OPT.MIN.'

Notes: at foot of page
Tables: no
Illustrations: 20, monochrome
Maps & plans: 2
Genealogies: no
Chronology: no
Glossary: no
Bibliography: no
Index: yes

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