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The Samuel Pepys Library presents Pepys’s works read in full, for those who would rather enter his world than merely hear it described.]]>enPersonal JournalsPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/46ffb780a68a95170fadd527c87a5668.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-samuel-pepys-library--7282538Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:47:04 +0000Samuel PepysGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comHere you shall find the life of Samuel Pepys, set down in his own words: his business, pleasures, follies, ambitions, quarrels, dinners, theatres, loves, fears, and all the extraordinary business of living through Restoration London. Hear of plague...
The Samuel Pepys Library presents Pepys’s works read in full, for those who would rather enter his world than merely hear it described.]]>false41223aa8-e638-5690-9e05-1e517a146f8eserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-preface--74462818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462818Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which a detailed preface is presented explaining the history of the publication of my diary, revealing the challenges of transcription, omissions, and the deciphering of my shorthand notes. Much gratitude is conveyed to the diligent editors,...493false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-particulars-on-the-life-of-samuel-pepys--74462834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462834Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which the worthy and industrious life of Samuel Pepys is recounted with due attention to his ancestry, education, official career, and the manifold trials and honours by which he was surrounded during the reigns of Charles II and James II. We are...4440false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-1-january--74462836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462836Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which the fortunes of Parliament and the army wax and wane amid political tumults while I attend to my humble private affairs, family, and the common business of London life, all under the frosty breath of a harsh winter. The days pass with...2780false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-2-february--74462841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462841Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Samuel PepysIn which Mr. Pepys chronicles the unsettled stirrings in London as soldiers press for their pay and General Monk’s movements sway the city’s fortunes, whilst matters at court and in Parliament begin to promise the dawn of a new order. Amidst these...3192false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-3-march--74462845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462845Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I attend to sundry offices both mundane and political, marking the approaching tides of change with great affairs at court and in the fleet, whilst preparing my heart and house for a voyage to sea alongside my noble Lord. The days pass with...2553false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-4-april--74462848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462848Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I embark upon my naval duties aboard the Nazeby amidst the stirring tides of political change, observing the uneasy interplay of loyalties and preparations for the King's impending return, whilst attending to the manifold demands of...1850false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-5-may--74462851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462851Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which the world seems newly awakened to joy and loyal observance as the King's letter begets much cheer and solemn proclamations throughout the fleet and country; preparations unfold with care and grandeur, whilst the thoughts of home and family...3823false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-6-june--74462855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462855Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I find myself engaged in the bustle of London and naval affairs amidst the King's return and the shifting tides of power, attending to accounts, business negotiations, and the prospects of office under the watchful eye of my Lord. The days...1798false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-7-july--74462858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462858Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I find myself adventuring through the intricate affairs of the Navy Office and the Admiralty, endeavouring to secure my patent and settle accounts amidst the bustle and ceremony of Restoration London, whilst observing the comings and goings...1974false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-8-august--74462861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462861Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I find myself much engaged with the workings of the Navy Office and the Privy Seal, observing the small gains and unexpected profits that come with my new duties, whilst also tending to the daily concerns of my family and acquaintances in...2092false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-9-september--74462862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462862Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I diligently attend to my Lord’s affairs and household, balancing the import of court commissions, private wagers, and the care of my home amidst news of royal illness and departure; all the while I find pleasure and vexation in commerce,...1539false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-10-october--74462865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462865Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I take diligent note of the hours spent about the business of the Navy and the adorning of my house, whilst observing the curious antics of those at court and the weighty trials of the King's adversaries. My days are a mixture of public...1966false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-11-november--74462868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462868Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I take great delight in the company of friends and the pleasures of fine food, music, and new acquisitions, whilst managing the cares and business attendant upon my service to my Lord and the affairs of the sea; daily life is enlivened by...2244false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1660-section-12-december--74462871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462871Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I chronicle the daily affairs and social interactions that fill my life during the early days of December 1660, from attending to my duties at the Privy Seal, to discourse with gentlemen of note, and the domestic concerns that ever capture my...1708false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1661-section-1-january--74462875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462875Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I find myself comfortably settled in one of the Navy Office houses, passing my days amidst family, friends, and the duties of office with a keen eye on the affairs of State and the stirring events of the city, including the recent tumult of...2184false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1661-section-2-february--74462877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462877Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I attend to the duties and negotiations of office, partake in lively dinners and parlour entertainments, and observe the stirrings and gossip of London society—especially concerning the King's marriage and court intrigues. The month is marked...1499false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1661-section-3-march--74462879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462879Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I observe the busy stir of London life and my own anxious reckonings with affairs both public and private, amidst the preparations and the performances that give colour to these days; my thoughts often turn to business, to the theatre, and to...1395false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1661-section-4-april--74462881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462881Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I attend to various matters of state and family, observe the stirrings of public ceremonies and plays, and take frequent pleasure in companionship, music, and the conviviality of good wine. I find myself both amused and troubled by domestic...2358false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-diary-of-samuel-pepys-1661-section-5-may--74462884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74462884Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Samuel PepysIn which I take a journey through several towns and ports, observing the bustle of naval preparations and the company of various officers and friends, whilst attending to my own duties and domestic affairs with a keen eye. The days unfold with visits...1638false25full