Covent Garden [ Institutions ]
… intrusion of a market was followed by its remaking as a pleasure district, including many sites of sociability, such as theatres, taverns, brothels and coffeehouses. These were populated by a cross-section of London life, including actors, … occurred, inspiring many satirical artists. Places > Institutions Mots-clés Coffeehouses Commerce Market Prostitution Theatre Covent Garden is a square in the centre of London, still famous for its market and surrounding theatres. Its position on the eastern fringe of the political centre of the City of Westminster, and near to the major …
Coffeehouses | Commerce | Market | Prostitution | Theatre
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