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Episode 32: “The Poor Whores’ Petition” and the Shrove Tuesday Riots of 1668
Episode 32: “The Poor Whores’ Petition” and the Shrove Tuesday Riots of 1668
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19 minutes
Released:
Feb 23, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Shrove Tuesday—Mardi Gras—is now celebrated with pancakes and parades, but in 17th century London, it was another story altogether. For years, local apprentices used the holiday as an excuse to attack sex workers and vandalize brothels. The damage in 1668 was so severe that London’s sex workers petitioned the king’s mistress to help. This week on DSH, we talk about (and attempt to read) The Poor Whores’ Petition of 1668.
Released:
Feb 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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