The Bawdy House Riots of 1668
February 01, 2016 15:47
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In early modern London, there was a tradition of sorts where apprentices would
amass on holidays and physically destroy brothels. One of the largest such
riot took place during Easter week in 1668, and it was a complicated event.
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In early modern London, there was a tradition of sorts where apprentices would
amass on holidays and physically destroy brothels. One of the largest such
riot took place during Easter week in 1668, and it was a complicated event.
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