Dr Johnson's London: Everyday Life in London in the Mid 18th Century

Step into the coffee houses, theatrooms, and cobblestoned streets of Georgian London through the eyes of the great Samuel Johnson himself. This vivid social history brings the everyday bustle of 18th-century life into gorgeous focus—from the price of oysters to the dangers of crossing the street. Weidenfeld & Nicolson have crafted something special here: a meticulously researched yet wonderfully readable portrait of a city in transformation. Perfect for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone who's ever wondered what London really smelled, sounded, and felt like before the modern age.