Coffee houses were a male preserve, whilst pleasure gardens were open to all and provided entertainment as diverse as classical concerts, tight-rope-walking, dancing and dining as well as the more dubious delights of dalliance and prostitution
by Geraldine Beare
Coffee houses were a male preserve, whilst pleasure gardens were open to all and provided entertainment as diverse as classical concerts, tight-rope-walking, dancing and dining as well as the more dubious delights of dalliance and prostitution
Talks are held in the Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, starting at 8pm.
Complimentary tea and coffee are available from 7.15pm.
