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This week's episode takes us to the bawdy streets of 18th-century London. Grace explores the history and cultural impact of "Harris's List of Covent Garden Ladies," a notorious directory that rated and reviewed the city's prostitutes. Learn about the key figures behind its creation, the social dynamics of Covent Garden, and how this publication offers a unique glimpse into the lives of women who shaped the era. 

Sources used: Covent Garden Ladies  [https://www.amazon.com/The-Covent-Garden-L...]

Harris's List of Covent Garden Ladies, 1788 [https://www.amazon.com/Harriss-List-Covent...]





00:00 Introduction to 'Harlots and Hearses'
00:46 What is a fun history fact related to prostitution in 1700s London?
01:29 Inspiration Behind the Podcast
02:43 Exploring 'Harris's List'
03:24 Key Figures in 'Harris's List'
04:03 Covent Garden: Commerce and Illicit Nightlife
04:47 The Lively Scene of Covent Garden
05:43 Society and Tavern Culture
06:56 Jack Harris: A Notorious Pimp's Rise
12:06 Exploitation in the Trade
17:02 The Contents of 'Harris's List'
20:20 Sam Derrick's Literary Ambitions
29:04 How did Derek obtain the names of the prostitutes for his editions?
32:34 The Decline of 'Harris's List'
34:40 Historical Insights from Surviving Volumes
45:21 The List's Historical Significance
48:02 Conclusion and Call to Action