The Coffee House. A cultural history
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- Author(s) Ellis, Markman
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2004
- Pages 304pp; illus
- Publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Place Published London
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Provides a wide ranging history of the coffee house / bar in Britain from the beginning of coffee consumption in the mid 17th century to the coffee bars of the modern era. Focuses on its social function and its resulting social culture. Touches on some commercial aspects. The 14 chapters include: 'The first English coffee house'; 'The coffee house trade'; 'The concourse of merchants'; 'The passing of the coffee house'