Five Facts: Mary Wollstonecraft – A Georgian Feminist

Before the end of Women's History Month, here are five facts about one of the most famous Georgian women and female rights activists, Mary Wollstonecraft. She pops up in so many Georgian set romances, but the truth is, after 1798, many ladies would have been afraid to admit to reading her works. Mary Wollstonecraft by … Continue reading Five Facts: Mary Wollstonecraft – A Georgian Feminist →

Five Facts: LGBTQ Georgians

It's LGBTQ History month. If you want to know more about LGBTQ Georgians in the 18th century, click here for some quick facts. 🏳️‍🌈

Gin and the Georgians

Gin may have seen a recent comeback in the UK, but in the Georgian era it was vilified. Click here to learn about gin and the Georgians.

Newgate Prison: A Georgian Hellhole

Welcome to hell! The thought of doing time in Newgate Prison still sends shivers down the spine. Click here to learn more about its history.

Public Transport in Georgian Britain

If they didn't own a private carriage, how did people get around? Click here to learn more about public transport in Georgian Britain.

Regency Era Furniture: The Sofa

What did the Regency sofa look like? Click here to find out about the different styles of sofa, and what makes it different from a couch. 🛋️

Female Entrepreneurs in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century

Last week my post mentioned that women professionals were rare in the nineteenth century. Well, my research since has proven that to be untrue. There were plenty of professional females, be they producers, merchants or investors. Even at the beginning of the eighteenth century, single women handled ten percent of the business conducted in London. … Continue reading Female Entrepreneurs in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century →