South Asian communities in Britain have existed since the 1600s. Click here to learn more about South Asians in Georgian Britain.
Category: Research
Old London Bridge: Gone but Not Forgotten
There's been a bridge across the Thames since the 1st century CE. But what happened to the medieval bridge? Click here to find out. 🌉
Lockwood Spa Baths
Did you know there was a natural spring in Lockwood, Huddersfield? Neither did I. Find out more about the spring and Lockwood Spa Baths here.
The History of Birth Control
What methods of birth control were available to the Georgians? Click here to find out, and learn about the history of birth control. 👶🏻👶🏻
Menstruation and Period Products
Discussion about mentruation and period products has always carried stigma. But fear not! Click here for the history of period products.
The History of Napkins
Did they use napkins during the Regency? Click here to answer this question and learn more about the history of napkins. 🤔
Scandalous 18th Century Masquerades
What was an 18th century masquerade and why were they scandalous? Click here to learn more about the social event that took London by storm.
The History of Christmas Carols
Why didn't we sing carols in church until the 19th century? Click here to learn more about the history of Christmas carols. 🎄🎼🎵🎶🎄
Disability in 18th Century Britain
What was life like if you had a disability in 18th century Britain? Click here to find out how disabled people lived at that time. ♿👩🏻🦯
Mahogany and Slavery
Mahogany furniture may be beautiful, but the story behind its creation is far from it. Click here to learn about the history of mahogany.🪑









