General Dining norms
How they eat in Britain—meal times, dining customs, and other national quirks
How they eat in Britain—meal times, dining customs, and other national quirks
Until the early 19th century, London did not have any hotels, only coaching inns, which looked remarkably like modern multi-story motels, the rooms opening off outdoor corridors. The last (partially) surviving coaching inn is The George Inn, though only its pub component is still active.