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Token - Green Man, Hoxton

Object

Token

Production date

1856 = 1867

Object number

1991.614

Physical Description

Public house token. Copper, struck on both sides.

Tokens issued by local public houses may have been given to visitors to gain refreshments as part of a paid entrance fee. They also could have been used to access paid for entertainments on the grounds.

Associated Place

Dimension

Diameter: 27mm
Depth: 1mm

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.

On display?

No

Inscription

'L. Clarke
Green Man
High St. Hoxton

1 1/2