Three haypence token
Object
Token
Production date
1835 = 1923
Object number
1991.611
Physical Description
Brass, struck on both sides, 'Birch Tree Tavern, Great James St., Hoxton', and 'Three Haypence, 1 1/2' 28 x 2mm.
Associated Place
Exhibition Label
From the exhibition 'Pubs, Clubs & Carnivals: An exhibition about pleasure and leisure in Hackney' [21 June - 3 September 2016]
Fun and Games
Pubs have long been sources of entertainment beyond drinking alcohol. These tokens were issued by local public houses. With many taverns being attached to pleasure gardens and various attractions, visitors may have been given these to gain refreshments as part of a paid entrance fee. They also could have been used to access paid-for entertainments on the grounds.
Fun and Games
Pubs have long been sources of entertainment beyond drinking alcohol. These tokens were issued by local public houses. With many taverns being attached to pleasure gardens and various attractions, visitors may have been given these to gain refreshments as part of a paid entrance fee. They also could have been used to access paid-for entertainments on the grounds.
On display?
No