Yes, you also had to

Yes, you also had to Written by JulieW (4/5/2006 5:34 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Interesting to read that..., penned by Line

be able to afford the rental.

In 1773 good rooms in Milsom Street were let at a rate of 10 shillings a week from Spetember to May, or 7 shillings a week from Jue to August.

Servants rooms cost 5 shillings a week regardless of the season.( See:Mistresss of Udolpho by Rictor norton, page 43)

Im not sure JulieW (4/4/2006 9:50 a.m.)
- Thanks JulieW, I am glad to know these things! nfm :D Robbin (4/6/2006 11:28 a.m.)
- Interesting to read that... Line (4/4/2006 7:35 p.m.)
  - Yes, you also had to JulieW (4/5/2006 5:34 a.m.)
Happy to see the beautiful picture. :-) Reeba (4/4/2006 4:21 a.m.)
- Welcome...I envy you... Robbin (4/4/2006 8:49 a.m.)
  - Wow! What great images... Emmy (4/8/2006 12:14 p.m.)

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