The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Story 14 - The Boar's Head Tavern

In which the author embarks on a whimsical pilgrimage to the ancient district of Eastcheap, drawn by the lively scenes of Shakespeare’s Boar’s Head Tavern, and uncovers the faded traces and enduring legends of a once-celebrated haunt of good fellowship and mirth. Through the kindly guidance of local characters and humble relics—such as a tobacco-box adorned with the tavern’s portrait and a storied drinking-goblet—he contemplates the mingling of history, folklore, and the affectionate spirit of old London conviviality.