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25 de mai. de 2024 · The new unabridged edition revealed the full candor of Pepys‘ writing and established the diary as a masterpiece of literature in addition to a historical resource. Today, Pepys‘ diary is celebrated as the most extensive and intimate account of daily life in 17th century England.
22 de mai. de 2024 · Samuel Pepys (born February 23, 1633, London, England—died May 26, 1703, London) was an English diarist and naval administrator, celebrated for his Diary (first published in 1825), which gives a fascinating picture of the official and upper-class life of Restoration London from Jan. 1, 1660, to May 31, 1669.
20 de mai. de 2024 · Pepys died on May 26, 1703, and on June 5 - after nearly 40 years as a parishioner at St. Olave’s - was buried at 9 o’clock at night, “in a vault by ye Communion-table.”. Each year, a special service commemorating Samuel Pepys is held on or near May 26 at St. Olave’s Church.
Há 1 dia · His first home, Villa Perla, cost £125,000. “Property was very reasonable when I first bought over 25 years ago. I wish I’d bought more,” says Watson. Villas now sell from around £285,000 ...
24 de mai. de 2024 · Treasury reference to the Customs Commissioners of the petition of John Gwynn for a landwaiter's place in London or Bristol port. Charles Pepys for a surveyor's place in the Custom House [London]. Michael Waring for restoration to his place of jerquer and computer of wines and currants in London port.
Há 4 dias · Charles hoped, by means of stalling the talks at Breda, to gain enough time to ready his fleet to obtain concessions from the Dutch, using the French advance as leverage. De Witt was aware of Charles's general intentions – though not of the secret treaty.
Há 2 dias · Pepys, too, was here on this occasion, for under date of March 3, 1668, he writes:—"Down by water to Deptford; where the King, Queene, and Court are to see launched the new ship built by Mr. Shish, called The Charles.
