Every visitor to 18th-century London was impressed by the noise and the throngs of people. But the city itself was neither quaint nor clean. Most residents lived in appalling conditions.

Stone steps lead to a decked roof terrace at the rear of the house." See the full story on Dwell.com: Old and New Unite in This 18th-Century London Townhouse Listed for £4.5M Related stories: ...

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In the picturesque countryside and charming villages lurked a darker reality - the ever-present threat of highwaymen.

but it was later all revealed in an 18th-Century best-seller. However he added: "We think some of the book was made up." She also took her story to the West End stage, opened a London pub and ...