Jacob Larwood Libri

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

This charming book is a collection of amusing and interesting stories about the clergy in England from various sources. The book provides an insight into the lives and foibles of the members of the church throughout the ages.

From medieval taverns to modern billboards, signboards have been a ubiquitous feature of British culture for centuries. Larwood and Hotten's entertaining and informative history explores the social and commercial significance of signboards, and the many colorful characters who have created and used them over the years.