Half Moon Street a very fashionable street in London's West End; its location is handy to gentlemen's clubs, restaurants and theatres.
"slight refreshment at five o'clock" known as light tea, served to people who visit at this time of day.
"Shropshire is your county" a reference to Jack Worthing's position as county magistrate.
Divorce Court Before 1857, divorces could only be granted by Parliament at great expense, and they rarely happened. In 1857, Divorce Court was passed by Parliament, making divorce easier.
Tunbridge Wells a fashionable resort in Kent.
The Albany Ernest Worthing's address on his calling cards was actually the home of George Ives, a friend of Wilde's and an activist for homosexual rights.
Bunbury the name of a school friend of Wilde's. Here, someone who deceives.
sent down to act as a lady's escort for dinner.
corrupt French Drama possibly a reference to the plays of Alexander Dumas in the 1850s.
