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Daniel Mendoza: The Father of Modern Boxing

Did you know the foundations for modern boxing were laid in the Georgian era? Check out my post about Daniel Mendoza to learn more. 🥊🥊

Bianca White Research 2 Comments 19/01/202419/01/2024 2 Minutes

Mistletoe and Kisses: The Story of the Kissing Bough

Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? Click here to find out and learn the story of the kissing bough, a historic Christmas decoration. 🎄🎄🎄

Bianca White Research 2 Comments 22/12/202308/10/2024 3 Minutes

The Chain Pier in Brighton

Two hundred years ago this month, the first pier opened in Brighton. Click here to learn more about Brighton Chain Pier.

Bianca White Research Leave a comment 17/11/202317/11/2023 2 Minutes

The Daring and Resourceful Ann Duck

It's Black History Month in the UK. Ann Duck may not be famous, but she dared to be resourceful in her fight to survive Georgian London.

Bianca White Research, Uncategorized 8 Comments 25/10/202330/09/2024 3 Minutes

Safe Sex in the 18th Century

safe sex in the eighteenth century

How did one practice safe sex in the eighteenth century? For Sexual Health Week, I've put together a little history about safe sex.

Bianca White Research 4 Comments 22/09/202315/04/2025 3 Minutes

Georgian Tea Parties

What could you expect if you were invited to a Georgian tea party? Click here to learn a bit about tea and tea parties in the Georgian era. 🍰

Bianca White Research 3 Comments 18/08/202314/04/2026 5 Minutes

Historical Thinking About Disability

In the UK, July is Disability Pride Month. If you want to learn more about historical thinking about disability, check out my blog. 👩🏻‍🦯🧏🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🦼👩🏻‍🦽

Bianca White Research 1 Comment 21/07/202303/11/2024 3 Minutes

The Rain Mac: A UK Wardrobe Staple

200 years ago, the rain mac first appeared. Click here for a short history of the Mackintosh coat-the first waterproof outerwear. ☔🧥☔🧥

Bianca White Research Leave a comment 23/06/202307/04/2026 2 Minutes

19th Century Women and Bank Accounts

What did rich women do with their money in the nineteenth century? Read on for more information about women and their bank accounts. 💷💷💷

Bianca White Research 4 Comments 12/06/202317/03/2026 3 Minutes

Five Facts: Gay Life in Georgian Britain

LGBT

It's Pride month, so I've put together some facts about gay life in Georgian Britain. Click here to learn about molly houses. 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍🌈

Bianca White Research 5 Comments 29/05/202323/04/2025 2 Minutes

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