Francis Stephen Lorraine et al. in The Crown Tavern, London - 19 November, 1731, at night

from Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont. Diary of Viscount Percival Afterwards First Earl of Egmont, page 209:

Diary entry 19th November 1731

I dined with cousin Le Grand, and afterwards went to the Crown Tavern, being St. Cecilia’s night, where we had an excellent concert of music, to which we invited the Duke of Lorain.

cite as

John Perceval, and R.A. Roberts for the Historical Manuscripts Commission (ed.), Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont. Diary of Viscount Percival Afterwards First Earl of Egmont, volume 1: 1730-1733 (London, 1920), p. 209. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1733326496626 accessed: 3 January, 2025

location of experience: The Crown Tavern, London

Listeners

Francis Stephen Lorraine
nobleman, ruler
1708-1765
John Perceval
diarist, Politician
1683-1748

Listening to

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unspecified music at a St Cecilia concert

Experience Information

Date/Time 19 November, 1731, at night
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors, in public

Originally submitted by lcc5 on Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:34:56 +0000
Approved on Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:15:06 +0000