Perhaps a profitable way for the owner of a beat-up old vessel that is just capable of making one, last trip down the Thames to get some 'scrap value' from the craft? (But I stand to be corrected on this).
Well, silly me. I had always assumed that this place on the Thames Estuary took its name from Shell, the oil company, because it was the location of a large Shell refinery (at Stanford-le-Hope)and adjacent jetties in the 20th century. Delightful to discover that it was called Shell-haven centuries before that.
After the refinery closed about 10 years ago, Shell UK sold the site to P&O who established a large container port there.
Became fashionable towards the end of the 17th century and really flourished during the first part of the 18th. Most picture evidence at the current, Pepysian, date continues to show broad-brimmed hats with their brims worn au naturel, so to speak.
[There was a sound reason for the tricorn's eventual popularity. The curling of the brim funnelled rainwater towards either side of the shoulders and so saved one's back from a worse wetting].
Little surprise that this dispute should arise again. Elizabeth appears to have been quietly stewing about it for several days. I wonder if Sam admitted to his wife any of the second thoughts that he had almost immediately had about their argument and whether it was a half-apology from him that allowed them to become friends again.
"a brisk young fellow with his hat cocked like a fool behind, as the present fashion among the blades is, committed to the Serjeant."
I love this instance of Pepys coming over all stuffy about the foolishness of youth. That's not the way to wear a hat!
L&M have an interesting footnote to the effect that this may have been Mr. Price, Receiver for Herefordshire, who had been granted leave to 'go in the custody of the serjeant to get in his moneys.'
This refers to the Country Receivers, whose job it was to see to the collection of the land-taxes that had recently been voted through. On this particular day, warrants for the arrest and prosecution of several of them were ordered.
Well, that depends on which stretch of the river you are thinking of. In the environs of Westminster and London and many areas downstream you wouldn't really have cared to go paddling - not just because of raw sewage, but also because of all the 'dirty trades' such as leather-tanning that lined the riverbanks. Upstream of Westminster (the direction in which Pepys travelled) would certainly have been more pleasant.
"....without any words friends with my wife though .....do think I gave her as much cause to be angry with me .."
Private self-recognition starts to kick in, but it could be dangerous to reopen the subject of yesterday's quarrel with Elizabeth, even for the sake of a partial apology. Better to let sleeping dogs lie.
It was only a couple of weeks ago (12th May) that Elizabeth struck a bargain with Sam on this question of lace and second mourning. She agreed that she would 'no more wear white locks' in his sight if she could have the money to 'lace her gown for second mourning.' Sam agreed to give her the money after further high words had been exchanged about Sam's fondness for Knipp's company and his undertaking not to see the actress any more.
No wonder Elizabeth has spent so long in preparing for this evening at Mrs. Pierce's (in company with Knipp and Harris and 'other good people'), wearing her new lace and all - and perhaps herein lies part of the reason for Sam's 'horrid' anger. He's been reminded about the bargain that was struck over the purchase of the lace and feels affronted by his wife's 'flaunting' of the evidence of her successful negotiation on that point. Though he's not admitting that, of course.
Many thanks, LH. You're absolutely right, but I'm feeling far too jet-lagged to ferret through Campbell, Mitchell and Dobson to provide germane examples.
L&M enlarge on this. The gentleman was apparently a notorious toper. His death was reported to be the result of going without alcohol for four days after being rebuked by his bishop for the bad example that his drinking set for others.
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About Tuesday 11 June 1667
Mary • Link
Hiring some fire-ships.
Perhaps a profitable way for the owner of a beat-up old vessel that is just capable of making one, last trip down the Thames to get some 'scrap value' from the craft? (But I stand to be corrected on this).
About Shell Haven, Essex
Mary • Link
Shell Haven.
Well, silly me. I had always assumed that this place on the Thames Estuary took its name from Shell, the oil company, because it was the location of a large Shell refinery (at Stanford-le-Hope)and adjacent jetties in the 20th century. Delightful to discover that it was called Shell-haven centuries before that.
After the refinery closed about 10 years ago, Shell UK sold the site to P&O who established a large container port there.
About Monday 10 June 1667
Mary • Link
"a riding"
The best-known skimmity ride in English literature must be that described by Thomas Hardy in "The Mayor of Casterbridge."
About Monday 3 June 1667
Mary • Link
the tricorn hat.
Became fashionable towards the end of the 17th century and really flourished during the first part of the 18th. Most picture evidence at the current, Pepysian, date continues to show broad-brimmed hats with their brims worn au naturel, so to speak.
[There was a sound reason for the tricorn's eventual popularity. The curling of the brim funnelled rainwater towards either side of the shoulders and so saved one's back from a worse wetting].
About Tuesday 4 June 1667
Mary • Link
"high words between us"
Little surprise that this dispute should arise again. Elizabeth appears to have been quietly stewing about it for several days. I wonder if Sam admitted to his wife any of the second thoughts that he had almost immediately had about their argument and whether it was a half-apology from him that allowed them to become friends again.
About Monday 3 June 1667
Mary • Link
"a brisk young fellow with his hat cocked like a fool behind, as the present fashion among the blades is, committed to the Serjeant."
I love this instance of Pepys coming over all stuffy about the foolishness of youth. That's not the way to wear a hat!
L&M have an interesting footnote to the effect that this may have been Mr. Price, Receiver for Herefordshire, who had been granted leave to 'go in the custody of the serjeant to get in his moneys.'
This refers to the Country Receivers, whose job it was to see to the collection of the land-taxes that had recently been voted through. On this particular day, warrants for the arrest and prosecution of several of them were ordered.
About Monday 3 June 1667
Mary • Link
and a pottle
is a liquid measure, denoting four pints. Those will be Imperial pints of 20 fluid ounces each.
At that rate their dinner should leave them nicely mellow but not sozzled.
About Sunday 2 June 1667
Mary • Link
"a river not yet polluted"
Well, that depends on which stretch of the river you are thinking of. In the environs of Westminster and London and many areas downstream you wouldn't really have cared to go paddling - not just because of raw sewage, but also because of all the 'dirty trades' such as leather-tanning that lined the riverbanks. Upstream of Westminster (the direction in which Pepys travelled) would certainly have been more pleasant.
About Thursday 30 May 1667
Mary • Link
"show her face and kill the gallants"
Well, we speak of women who look 'stunning' or 'to die for.' Same (or similar) difference, I should have thought.
About Thursday 30 May 1667
Mary • Link
"....without any words friends with my wife though .....do think I gave her as much cause to be angry with me .."
Private self-recognition starts to kick in, but it could be dangerous to reopen the subject of yesterday's quarrel with Elizabeth, even for the sake of a partial apology.
Better to let sleeping dogs lie.
About Wednesday 29 May 1667
Mary • Link
It was only a couple of weeks ago (12th May) that Elizabeth struck a bargain with Sam on this question of lace and second mourning. She agreed that she would 'no more wear white locks' in his sight if she could have the money to 'lace her gown for second mourning.' Sam agreed to give her the money after further high words had been exchanged about Sam's fondness for Knipp's company and his undertaking not to see the actress any more.
No wonder Elizabeth has spent so long in preparing for this evening at Mrs. Pierce's (in company with Knipp and Harris and 'other good people'), wearing her new lace and all - and perhaps herein lies part of the reason for Sam's 'horrid' anger. He's been reminded about the bargain that was struck over the purchase of the lace and feels affronted by his wife's 'flaunting' of the evidence of her successful negotiation on that point. Though he's not admitting that, of course.
About Monday 28 May 1660
Mary • Link
OE, ME, ModE prefixes.
Many thanks, LH. You're absolutely right, but I'm feeling far too jet-lagged to ferret through Campbell, Mitchell and Dobson to provide germane examples.
About Monday 27 May 1667
Mary • Link
imprimatur.
Literally "let it be printed."
If memory serves me right, this is the jussive subjunctive (passive) form of the verb.
About Tuesday 7 May 1667
Mary • Link
Carcasse was also accused of taking bribes.
About Wednesday 8 May 1667
Mary • Link
"my dear wife"
A singular sign of affection from Sam. She's usually "my poor wife."
About Monday 6 May 1667
Mary • Link
With all that wonderful plate in the house, not surprising that Pepys is uneasy about followers.
About Wednesday 1 May 1667
Mary • Link
"in a Hackney coach incognito"
In a closed coach, according to L&M footnote.
About Friday 3 May 1667
Mary • Link
Pechell's nose,
L&M enlarge on this. The gentleman was apparently a notorious toper. His death was reported to be the result of going without alcohol for four days after being rebuked by his bishop for the bad example that his drinking set for others.
About Friday 3 May 1667
Mary • Link
Wriothesley
pronounced "Rizley" I believe.
About Friday 3 May 1667
Mary • Link
"but this hath not sucked yet"
seems fairly plain and would imply that no wet-nurse was employed in this instance.