The sad and mad saga continues and mine and Mrs P’s much needed recuperation in Stratford upon Avon looks to be cancelled for now. Word has reached me of Master Roberts attempt to kill himself. I must say that I am not in the least surprised at this latest addition to events or his reasoning behind… Read the full article The post Roberts appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

Saturday. I am exhausted. I have awoken to much shouting and swearing. Polly Strong and Mister Strong have fallen out and it is left to Mrs P to quieten the situation down. After the dreadful happening at The Dark Horse more drama is not wanted. As the screaming and shouting refuses to abate and indeed… Read the full article The post More drama appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

Friday: I have been informed there is fire at Mr Robert’s establishment. My home from home, The Dark Horse is ablaze. I have saddled ‘Hercules’ and made good speed towards a plume of black smoke I see before me. I arrive to see my distraught friends labouring fruitlessly with too few buckets and no major… Read the full article The post The Dark Horse appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

Thursday. Our new life allows me the luxury of reading the weekly broadsheet in the comfort of my own garden free from the foul odours of London. It is here that I read about the conclusion of the trial concerning the brothers Halfyard. An interesting outcome to say the least, although considering the Judge was… Read the full article The post The Brothers Halfyard appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

It is a beautiful day for many reasons. The sun it shines on us. We are blessed. Today we change our house. No longer lodgings but our own abode on the outside of this cursed city. I will have a garden. Mrs Peeeps a large scullery. My share in the sailing ship ‘Good Mary’ has… Read the full article The post We are blessed appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

Sunday. I cannot deny it. Much to my satisfaction and surprise, I have had a pleasant time in Stratford upon Avon. William’s family have made much of me. I have been respected and admired for what I am not sure, (methinks William has been over-dramatising my importance) but it pleases me greatly. Last night I was… Read the full article The post a pleasant time in Stratford upon Avon appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

Number 2. Wednesday. Summoned to the Town Morgue to identify a body suspected to be that of Finchwell the Younger (Oliver). I am told his Father Sir George fears the worst and cannot bring himself to do his expected duty. Sent his servant to beg of me to take his place Tis as I feared… Read the full article The post Finchwell the Younger appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

Up with the lark. I meet with Shakespeare at the Dark Horse where we take the coach for Stratford upon Avon. So this is what hell is like. For the first hour I feign sleep but this does not stop the man from talking. The plot of his latest play and the one he has… Read the full article The post Shakespeare appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

I have a day to waste before myself and Shakespeare take the coach to Stratford upon Avon. I said I’d accompany the man and so I will. It’s as much as I can do considering the man saved my life. In truth however my heart sinks at the thought of many a long hour on… Read the full article The post A day to waste appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more

Number 4. No date. Recent happenings have taken their toll. I am much exhausted and still abed midday especially after last night’s entertainment with Master Shakespeare at the Higher Gate Club. I seemed to have thanked Master Shakespeare for his well timed intervention so many times. When will it end. He asks much from me.… Read the full article The post Master Shakespeare appeared first on Diary of a London Gentleman of Means ..read more