AltRefNo | Gardner Box 63 No 25a |
Title | [Trade card: Benjamin Desbrow, circulating library at Dryden's Head, St Martin's Court] |
Description | Before the advent of public libraries, circulating libraries were common. The books were generally owned by the proprietor, who was usually also a bookseller - borrowers would pay a subscription in order to borrow books. This card dates from the late 18th century. |
Date | late 18th Century |
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Access Status | Open |
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Persons
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA332 | Desbrow; Benjamin | |
Places
Code | Set |
PL983 | Dryden's Head Public House/St Martin-in-the-Fields |
PL982 | St Martin's Ct/St Martin-in-the-Fields |