Ralph Thoresby in Clerkenwell, London - 5 June, 1712

from The Diary of Ralph Thoresby, Author of the Topography of Leeds (1677-1724). now first published from the original manuscript by Rev. Joseph Hunter.Vol. II, pages 111f.:

Diary entry 5 June 1712 

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Ralph Thoresby, and Joseph Hunter (ed.), The Diary of Ralph Thoresby, Author of the Topography of Leeds (1677-1724). now first published from the original manuscript by Rev. Joseph Hunter.Vol. II (London, 1830), p. 111f.. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1718369369809 accessed: 29 November, 2024

location of experience: Clerkenwell, London

Listeners

Ralph Thoresby
Antiquary, Author, common-councilman, diarist […]
1658-1725

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concert at Thomas Britton's home concert venue

Experience Information

Date/Time 5 June, 1712
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors, in public

Notes

Thomas Britton (1644 – 1714) was a coal merchant who also was a book and music collector, a maker of mobile science laboratories, a fine singer and a concert promoter. He converted the loft of his Clerkenwell home into a small concert venue that hosted highly regarded and popular weekly performances.


Originally submitted by 5011Henning on Fri, 14 Jun 2024 13:49:30 +0100
Approved on Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:20:19 +0100