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ENG 335: London in the 18th Century: Home

 

Hogarth, William. "Gin Lane", 1751.

Contents of this guide

This guide will help you find primary sources related to the society and culture of London in the 18th century.

If you are looking for a general overview of your topic:

  • disease/mortality
  • fashion
  • crime and prisons
  • theater
  • pleasure gardens
  • empire and opium

...try some of the reference sources under Context & Overviews.

If you have any questions about doing basic or in-depth research relating to this course, please contact Laura O'Brien, Research and Instruction Librarian, at 781.283.3497 or lobrien@wellesley.edu. 


Guide in Progress--more to come!

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