'Tell me, is this a Gambling House? is it what I have heard called a Hell?'
'It is a Gambling House, if you will, my dear fellow,' was the
reply: '
but a respectable one. Besides - you must see life!'
-George Reynolds, The Mysteries of London, 1848-52
Updated 11/8/09
A look into gambling in 18th & 19th century London
Sir, let me introduce myself,
my name is Andrew MacGregor, and I own this establishment.
If you are interested in an night of gambling follow me...
We'll say good evening to the Porter -please open the door, if you will,
(click on the illustration below to enter)
and enjoy an evening's gambling!"
-but beware of the "Sharpers" and "Greeks" we haven't yet caught!
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Crockford's Club, one of the largest upper-class gambling clubs in Victorian London
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