Lord George Gordon Byron: Georgian Bad Boy or Simply Misunderstood?

200 years ago today, Lord George Gordon Byron died in Greece after fleeing scandal in England. Was he a bad boy, or was he misunderstood?

Mrs Griggs: The Georgian Cat Lady

While doing research, I came across a real Georgian cat lady who collected feline companions. Click here to learn more. 🐈😺🐈‍⬛

The National Gallery in London is 200 years old! Click here to learn more about the UK's national collection, first displayed in 1824. 🖼️

The first day of April is the Day of the Fool! Why do we celebrate fool's today? Click here to find out. 🃏🃏🃏

Mary Anning is one of the most infuential scientists in British history, but her work was not recognised for 200 years. 🦕🦖

It's English Toursim Week. Click here to find out my favourite places to visit in England with historical and literary connections. 🏰

280 years ago today, Sotherby's held it's first book sale. Click here to enjoy me babbling about both books and history. 📚📚📚

200 year ago today, the RNLI was formed in a pub in London. Click here to find out more about this vital rescue service. 🚤 🌊

It's Tell a Fairy Tale day! Click here to find out more about the day and what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale. 🧚🏻🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♀️

Was gay cruising in Georgian Britain a thing? Yes, and you can find out about Sodomite's Walk in London by clicking here. 🏳️‍🌈