COINS, CURRENCY AND CASH
in Eighteenth Century England
Welcome!
This website is designed to help one acquire knowledge about the individual's
relationship with money in eighteenth century England. This site focuses on
economic aspects salient to English men and women of different classes in the
eighteenth century. How much would a person expect to pay for different types
of education? How was money distributed within families? What did banks of the
period offer? You can find the answers to these questions and many more of their
type here.
There is a wealth of knowledge available for those so inclined to browse. Many
of the pages contain interactive features designed to give you a feel of money
of the time period. Looking for a particular topic? See the descriptions below
to locate your interest.
Invest
in Your Life |
See how life decisions can affect your socioeconomic status in this "choose-your-own-adventure" interactive format. |
Check
Your Balance |
Curious
as to the value of coins? This page provides detailed descriptions of
the currency in circulation as well as their relative worth. |
Make
a Deposit |
See what kind of options await you at an eighteenth century bank. Find out about how banks got their starts and some of their early innovations. |
Go
Shopping. |
Take
E-Bay to the eighteenth century! Shop on-line across time and seas to
purchase goods from your favorite merchants. |