“The main function of Coffee Houses was to develop new ideas in
Science and Politics.” How far does a study of Coffee Houses during
the reign of Charles II support this statement?
Plan:
Paragraph 1:
One of the main functions was developing new ideas in science
Meeting places for professors and scientists (newton, Hooke, John
Flamsteed) discuss recent developments and discoveries – was a
changing time in science John Flamsteed discovering over 3000 stars
Displays of science: Garraway’s - dissection of dolphin, Hooke motion of
earth
Paragraph 2:
Developing new ideas in Politics
But discuss things which had before been prohibited under Cromwell
rule
News sheets/pamphlets (5 a day) Exclusion crisis
Heated debates (Titus Oates coffee) relating to wider events
Paragraph 3:
However also functioned as places for trade/ other ideas / gossip
Not just science and politics but also business/trade and literature
Also auctions and business transaction’s ‘jobber’s’ exchange alley,
However, literature not as popular so not as important
Science and Politics.” How far does a study of Coffee Houses during
the reign of Charles II support this statement?
Plan:
Paragraph 1:
One of the main functions was developing new ideas in science
Meeting places for professors and scientists (newton, Hooke, John
Flamsteed) discuss recent developments and discoveries – was a
changing time in science John Flamsteed discovering over 3000 stars
Displays of science: Garraway’s - dissection of dolphin, Hooke motion of
earth
Paragraph 2:
Developing new ideas in Politics
But discuss things which had before been prohibited under Cromwell
rule
News sheets/pamphlets (5 a day) Exclusion crisis
Heated debates (Titus Oates coffee) relating to wider events
Paragraph 3:
However also functioned as places for trade/ other ideas / gossip
Not just science and politics but also business/trade and literature
Also auctions and business transaction’s ‘jobber’s’ exchange alley,
However, literature not as popular so not as important
