The Harris list - a catalogue of all the prostitutes in London in the 18th century. Listing their services, appearance, age, height and other info.
External Link/Members Only Spotted this on Reddit the other day, thought I’d share on here. Bit preachy at parts but a decent read. If this has been posted before then sorry.
Here’s some quote from the actual Harris lately:
Man of Pleasure's KALENDER For the year 1793
Containing The Histories and some curious Anecdotes of the most celebrated Ladies now on the Town, or in keeping, and also many of their keepers.
Mrs. P_ge, No. 26, Upper Newman-street.
Come, thou Goddess, fair and free,
With the sweet simplicity.
The above two lines are highly descriptive of Mrs. P_, who for ease, freedom and simplicity is scarcely to be matched among the whole sisterhood, besides which, her beauty is by no means inconsiderable. She is about twenty, has been near five years in business, and has had tolerable fortune; her features are good, except her mouth, which is a little too wide, especially when she laughs, which is pretty often. Those who are inclined to mirth, will find her to be a good companion, without the least tincture of blasphemy, she is not of a mercenary disposition, yet she expects one pound one, but rather than lose a customer will put up with half the sum.
Miss M_e, No. 1, Charles-street, Newman-street.
Such is the power of good nature, that it can stand in the place of the other requisites usually expected to be found in the followers of the mysteries of Venus. Beauty, which is arcanum, tho' the cosmetics which adulterate it are, is generally looked upon as the first and chief requisite; and next to it, an agreeable conversation. Here, however, is the reverse of the medal! for Miss M_e has nothing to boast of in point of beauty, as she has but a middling face, with large features, a coarse hand and arm, and in stature short and clumsy. So much for her person. Next, as to her conversation, she is ignorance itself; yet good-nature has force enough to bewitch and to continue the spell over those whom it has once bound.
Her age is about nineteen, and her favours may be had on very moderate terms. She is an excellent bedfellow, being fond of the sport, and is just from the country.
Miss _, No. 44, Newman-street, Oxford street.
This petite belle has not yet attained her sixteenth year; and to make amends for her deficiency of height, she is elegantly formed, nor does she lack beauty. Her sparkling eyes would warm an anchorite. Her hair is beautifully fair: and her liveliness in conversation renders her a most agreeable companion. Two guineas will bring you better acquainted with this charmer; nor will you have cause for disagreeable reflections from her acquaintance.
Mrs. B_ooks, next to the Pawnbroker, Newman-street.
A genteel lady, about twenty-three, very keen, as you may judge by her eyes, as she looks both ways at once, however she is tolerable well made, with well formed projecting bubbies, that defy the result of any manual pressure, panting and glowing with unfeigned desire, and soon inviting the gratification of senses. As she keeps the house, any gentleman may with something less than a bank note, be admitted into her Sanctum Sanctorum.
I can share more if anybody is interested. I found this extremely interesting.
