In this era, nighttime entertainment was actually quite abundant, and some even indulged in extravagant activities. Take Lantern Street in Totnes, for example. It was vast, catering to men and women of all ages and builds; it truly had something for everyone. This was only a small part of it; the entertainment venues in Totnes consisted of long streets, even whole districts, where various amusement methods would drain the "wallets" of those who ventured into them.
However, Totnes's prosperity did not mean other places shared its fortune. Just a short distance away, in the Outer City or the suburban farms, nighttime recreation was scarce. Most people simply curled up in cramped spaces to sleep. Not to mention other towns far from the city, where most people could hardly afford nighttime lighting, let alone entertainment. For workers, nighttime activities were generally limited to those available in commercial areas, such as ports, if any.
