London Literary Salons and Romantic Social Networks (1790–1830)

1. Richard Price’s sermon fuels pamphlet controversy

   Dec 1, 1789Labels: Richard Price, Revolution Society

   • PriceSoc
   • EngHeritage

2. Minerva Press expands circulating-library fiction market

   Jan 1, 1790Labels: Minerva Press, William Lane

   • Minerva
   • Cambridge

3. Joseph Johnson’s dinner circle links radical authors

   Jan 1, 1790Labels: Joseph Johnson, Dinner circle

   • Johnson

4. London Corresponding Society founded as debating network

   Jan 25, 1792Labels: London Corresponding

   • Britannica

5. Lady Holland marries Lord Holland, anchoring a major salon

   Jan 1, 1797Labels: Lady Holland, Holland House

   • Encyclopedia
   • Wiki

6. Lyrical Ballads published, strengthening Romantic-era circles

   Oct 4, 1798Labels: Lyrical Ballads, Wordsworth &

   • Lyrical
   • RPO

7. Holland House dinner books begin recording guests

   May 18, 1799Labels: Holland House, Dinner books

   • EuRom
   • HollandHouse

8. The Examiner launches as a radical Sunday newspaper

   Jan 3, 1808Labels: The Examiner, Leigh Hunt

   • Soane
   • Examiner

9. Quarterly Review founded, intensifying review-culture battles

   Mar 1, 1809Labels: Quarterly Review, John Murray

   • Quarterly
   • Murray

10. Hunt brothers imprisoned after libel conviction

    Jan 1, 1812Labels: Hunt brothers, Libel prosecution

    • LeighHunt
    • Examiner

11. Blackwood’s “Cockney School” attacks spur London backlash

    Jan 1, 1817Labels: Blackwood's Magazine, Cockney School

    • Cockney
    • Examiner

12. London Magazine revived under John Scott

    Jan 1, 1820Labels: The London, John Scott

    • Morgan
    • LondonMag

13. John Scott dies after duel tied to review dispute

    Feb 26, 1821Labels: John Scott, Duel

    • Scott
    • LondonMag

14. Holland House network persists as long-running salon model

    Jan 1, 1830Labels: Holland House, Salon model

    • EuRom
    • FoHP