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History of Coffee Shops in the UK
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The UK has a rich history of coffee shops, holding important institutions such as Lloyd's of London, as well as cultural gatherings like open mic nights.
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Poets in the past used to travel to different cities and sleep on each other's rugs, as they were all connected through a network of little magazines and coffee shop readings.
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Poetry
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Poets in the past used to travel to different cities and sleep on each other's rugs, as they were all connected through a network of little magazines and coffee shop readings.
ChapterHistory of Coffee Shops in the UK
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The speaker expresses their fascination with the history of coffee houses, particularly in the UK, where Lloyd's of London emerged from one establishment.
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Coffee Houses
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The speaker expresses their fascination with the history of coffee houses, particularly in the UK, where Lloyd's of London emerged from one establishment. They describe the atmosphere of these places, with open mics, folk singing and jazz, checkered tablecloths, and wine bottles with candles, and people bringing flasks in their handbags.