The Old Inns of England (Vol. 1&2‪)‬

"The Old Inns of Old England" in 2 volumes is a detailed and picturesque account of the ancient and storied hostelries of England written by the English author and illustrator Charles George Harper. Table of Contents.

Volume 1:

Introductory

The Ancient History of Inns

General History of Inns

The Eighteenth Century

Latter Days

Pilgrims' Inns and Monastic Hostels

Historic Inns

Inns of Old Romance

Pickwickian Inns

Dickensian Inns

Highwaymen's Inns

Volume 2:

A Posy of Old Inns

The Old Inns of Cheshire

Inns Retired from Business

Inns with Relics and Curiosities

Tavern Rhymes and Inscriptions

The Highest Inns in England

Gallows Signs

Signs Painted by Artists

Queer Signs in Quaint Places

Rural Inns

The Evolution of a Country Inn

Ingle-nooks

Innkeepers' Epitaphs

Inns with Odd Privileges

Inns in Literature

Visitors' Books