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Lost in London

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The history of London concert venues. 3: John Banister and Thomas Britton
Andrew Green pays tribute to two men recognised as 17th-century pioneers of the modern public concert.
Banister's music-house offered "seats and small tables, alehouse fashion".
Britton's concerts were seen by some as cover for seditious meetings or magical pursuits.

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John Banister
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Thomas Britton
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Andrew Green
Source: Radio Times

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