Merchandise, Merriment and Middens: an odyssey through the 18th century streets of Sherborne
by George Tatham
Tuesday 25 September 2012
This talk will consider aspects of the cultural, social and economic experience of living in 18th century Sherborne with its market, industries, shops, inns and two provincial newspapers.
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