London Club Life

London Club Life is a work of social history that presents the pictures of the social life of England's Capital, with anecdotes of the clubs, coffee-houses and taverns of the metropolis during the 17th, 18th, and 19th century. The goal of the work was to record the Club-life in a series of sketches of the leading Societies, presented through the portrayal of a wide variety clubs and taverns. The first volume deals with London Clubs, while the second volume is devoted to the Coffee-house and Tavern Life, and presents a diversity of sketches, anecdotes and reminiscences

"Club Life of London" is a work that offers a comprehensive and informative look at the gentlemen's clubs and social clubs that were prominent in London during the 19th century. During this period, London was a hub of social and intellectual life, and these clubs played a significant role in shaping the city's social scene. The book provides descriptions of various clubs, including their histories, locations, memberships, and the activities that took place within their walls. It delves into the culture and customs of these clubs, including the traditions, rituals, and events that were part of club life. John Timbs' work serves as a historical record of the many clubs that were active during the 19th century, shedding light on the social and cultural norms of the time. It also provides insights into the various individuals who were members of these clubs, including notable authors, politicians, and intellectuals. "Club Life of London" is a valuable resource for historians and those interested in the social and cultural history of London. It offers a glimpse into the exclusive and often intriguing world of 19th-century London clubs, where individuals gathered to socialize, discuss intellectual topics, and engage in various recreational activities.

Nightclubs and music venues are often the source of a lifetime's music taste, best friends and vivid memories. They can define a town, a city or a generation, and breed scenes and bands that change music history. In Life After DarkDave Haslam reveals and celebrates a definitive history of significant venues and great nights out. Writing with passion and authority, he takes us from vice-ridden Victorian dance halls to acid house and beyond; through the jazz decades of luxurious ballrooms to mods in basement dives and the venues that nurtured the Beatles, the Stones, Northern Soul and the Sex Pistols; from psychedelic light shows to high street discos; from the Roxy to the Hacienda; from the Krays to the Slits; and from reggae sound systems to rave nights in Stoke. In a journey to dozens of towns and cities, taking in hundreds of unforgettable stories on the way, Haslam explores the sleaziness, the changing fashions, the moral panics and the cultural and commercial history of nightlife. He interviews clubbers and venue owners, as well as DJs and musicians; he meets one of the gangsters who nearly destroyed Manchester's nightlife and discusses Goth clubs in Leeds with David Peace.