Sarah Biffin, born in 1784 with a disability, emerged as a celebrated miniature portrait artist and calligrapher despite societal prejudice. Overcoming numerous challenges, she garnered recognition through her art, receiving commissions from notable figures like Queen Victoria. Biffin's legacy endures, inspiring advocates for disability rights and showcasing the resilience of disabled artists.
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Bianca White Bytes – 🎆November 2025🎆
Hi and welcome to Bianca White Bytes! The end of October didn't go as planned. Fingers crossed, November will be better. Click here to find out what I've got planned, and, as promised, there are 5 facts about Thanksgiving 🦃.
Bianca White Bytes – 🎃 October 2025 🎃
🎂 Welcome to the first anniversary edition of Bianca White Bytes. 🥳 In this issue, find out what I've been doing in September, what I've planned for October and some facts about black cats. 🐈⬛
200 Years of the Railway
27th September 2025 marks 200 years of the railway in Britain. How did the use of rail tracks and locomotives transform Britain and the world? Head to my blog to read more about the first railways, George Stephenson and railway fever.
The Panic of 1825: The First Modern Financial Crisis
200 years ago, the Panic of 1825 forced England to reform the economic system and set the basis for the modern economy. But what happened?
South Asians in Georgian Britain
South Asian communities in Britain have existed since the 1600s. Click here to learn more about South Asians in Georgian Britain.
Bianca White Bytes – ☀️ July 2025 ☀️
I can't believe it's July already? Click here for all my news in Bianca White Bytes July 2025, plus facts about Bastille Day.
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. 🌉
Bianca White Bytes – 🏳️🌈 June 2025 🏳️🌈
Welcome to your issue of Bianca White Bytes June 2025. Click here for my latest news, and links to my LGBTQ blogs this Pride month. 🏳️🌈
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.









