The Diary of George Lloyd: Volume 64, Part 1

The diary of George Lloyd (1642–1718) is an invaluable resource for scholars of English social and cultural history.

Daniel Patterson (Edited by)

9781009323413, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 22 December 2022

480 pages
22.3 x 14.5 x 2.9 cm, 0.68 kg

Published here for the first time, the diary of George Lloyd (1642–1718) presents a richly detailed account of the everyday life of an unremarkable man during two phases of his life: his attempt, between 1675 and 1678, to establish himself as a schoolmaster in Colchester; and the twilight of his career as a Customs officer at the Port of London in 1711–12. Virtually unknown to scholarship, Lloyd's diary is not a record of notable events, political upheavals, or religious controversies. Rather, it is a uniquely quotidian text consisting of regular daily entries documenting the activities and experiences of an individual far removed from – and largely unconcerned with – the great events of history. This diary will be an invaluable resource for scholars studying many aspects of early modern English social and cultural history, including sociality, fashion, religious observance, courtship, food and drink, and working life.

Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
Editorial Principles
The Diary of George Lloyd
Autobiographical Preface
Colchester Diary, 1675–1678
London Diary, 1711–1712
Select Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Social & cultural history [HBTB], Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700 [HBLH], History [HB], Diaries, letters & journals [BJ]