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SOCIAL LIFE IN ENGLAND

Chapter XVII. (continued).

Muslin, 1670.
Newspaper (first weekly), 1661.
Patches, 1660.
Pencils.
Penny post in London, 1683.
Speaking trumpet.
Sticks (walking).
Tea, 1660.
Tooth brushes.
Violins.
Whig and Tory, 1679.


Chapter XVIII., circa 1689-1702.

Bank of England, 1694.
Freedom of press, 1695.
Harpsichord.
Hearse.
India rubber, 1700.
Lighthouse (first), 1697.
Mahogany, 1695.
Newspaper (first daily), 1695.
Street lamps, 1694.
Teapot and cups.
Tea urn.


Chapter XIX., circa 1702-1714.

Artillery, Royal, formed.
Celery, 1704.
Cigars.
Doileys.
Italian opera, 1710.
Puddings.
Ribstone pippins, 1707.
Snuff.
Spectator, 1711.
Thermometer (Fahrenheit), 1710.


Chapter XX., circa 1714-1727.

Duels.
Gin.
Inoculation for smallpox, 1722.
"Robinson Crusoe" published, 1720.
Workhouse (first), 1723.