A Plea Against the Rampant Gambling in the Regency Era. From: 1827 The Gentleman’s Magazine by Sylvanus Urban via Google Books (PD-150)   ‘Two houses are being pulled down in St. James’ Street, presumably to add to the national disgrace which already stands there, a monumental outrage upon public decency. The affairs of a country are in the hands of political adventurers who dedicate their days and nights to a sel?sh, … Continue reading →