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The Samuel Pepys Library

The Samuel Pepys Library

Written by: Samuel Pepys
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Here 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 and fire, ships and kings, music and scandal, alongside the thousand little matters a man scarcely imagines will one day become history.

The Samuel Pepys Library presents Pepys’s works read in full, for those who would rather enter his world than merely hear it described.Public domain Social Sciences
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  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 9 - September

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 9 - September
    Sep 20 2026
    In 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, company, and the ordering of both men and masonry. The passing days are marked by solemn sermons, the throng of fairs, society’s intrigues, and the constant hum of London’s multifarious engagements, even as the shadow of mourning falls upon our city.
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    26 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 8 - August

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 8 - August
    Sep 17 2026
    In 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 London. The days are filled with visits, business dealings, diversions to theatres and taverns, and the quiet troubles of trust and health that colour the fabric of my domestic and official life.
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    35 mins
  • The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 7 - July

    The Diary of Samuel Pepys 1660 Section 7 - July
    Sep 14 2026
    In 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 of notable personages and the music and sermons that stir the city’s soul. The days are richly filled with business, convivial company, and the domestic cares of preparing a new house, all set against the backdrop of a kingdom waking anew to its sovereign and old customs restored.
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    33 mins
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