British Coffee House facts for kids
The British Coffee House was a famous coffeehouse located at 27 Cockspur Street in London, England. In the 1700s, coffeehouses were popular places where people could meet, chat, and share news. They were a bit like modern-day cafes or community centers.
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What Was the British Coffee House?
The British Coffee House was a well-known meeting spot in London. It was first mentioned in records around 1722, showing it had been around for a long time. These coffeehouses were important places for people to gather and talk about many things, from business to politics.
A Popular Meeting Spot
In 1759, the coffeehouse was run by the sister of John Douglas (bishop of Salisbury), who was an important church leader. Later, a woman named Mrs. Anderson took over. The British Coffee House was especially popular with people from Scotland who lived in London. It was a place where they could feel at home and connect with others.
Famous Visitors
Many interesting people visited coffeehouses in the 17th and 18th centuries. They were public places where ideas were shared and discussions happened. One famous writer, Ned Ward, who lived in the 1700s, was known to be a regular customer at the British Coffee House.
Rebuilding and New Owners
The building where the British Coffee House was located got a big makeover in 1770. It was rebuilt by Robert Adam, a very famous architect of that time. An architect is someone who designs buildings. After the rebuilding, the coffeehouse was owned by David Hatton Morley. He was the father of Atkinson Morley, who later became a well-known businessman.
Images for kids
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This image shows the Chartists' National Convention meeting at the British Coffee House in 1839. The Chartists were a group of people who wanted more rights for working-class people in Britain.
