Why Harris's List Was Endemic to 18th Century London
Note: this essay was submitted to King's College London for what would be my successful first attempt to be admitted to their new 18th c. studies course. Why Harris’s List Was Endemic to 18th Century London by Laurie Wiegler 18th Century Studies MA application, King’s College Key: Bawd: A woman who procures prostitutes./ Bawdy house: A brothel/ Bagnio: A bath-house, usually a location where sexual favours could be received./ Bubbies: Breasts/ Bully: A man who acts as a prostitute‘s protector./ Clap: A “venereal taint,” usually gonorrhoea/ Favourite: A prostitute’s best client, someone for whom she may feel genuine affection./ ‘In keeping’: The state of being financially supported by one man as his mistress./ Mercury: The primary ingredient in treatments for venereal disorders./ Pimp: A man who seeks “to bring in customers and to procure… Wenches.” – Rubenhold, The Harlot’s Handbook, Harris’s List (7-9) *****/ Prostitution has always had its ups and ...