Public house token
Object
Token
Production date
1896
Object number
1991.612
Physical Description
Brass, struck on one side, 'The Crown, Curtain Rd., Always Welcome', engraved one side 'Jim Crawley 1896' 30 x 2mm.
Associated Person
Crawley, Jim
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