Pregnancy and childbirth was dangerous for all women in the eighteenth century. Click here to read more.
Tag: history
Polyamorous or Passionate Friendship: Georgiana Cavendish and Elizabeth Foster.
Was Georgiana Cavendish in a polyamorous relationship with her husband and Lady Elizabeth Foster? Click here for more details.
A Brief History of Anglo-Jewish Society
Want to know more about the history of Anglo-Jewish society? Click here and read about how and when Jewish communities settled in England over the centuries.
We All Want Some Christmas Pudding
Do you want to know about the history of the Christmas pudding? Click here to read more about how the Christmas pudding came to be. 🎄
Wellington Boots – Tassel-free Footwear
Wellington boots are a staple for UK residents thanks to the weather. Click here to learn about the origins of the famous boot.🥾 🌧️
Black Women in Georgian Britain
Are you interested in the lives of black women in Georgian Britain? Click here for more on influential black women like Dido Belle and Mary Prince.
The Slaithwaite Moonraking Legend
It's Local Community and History Month in the UK. Let's take a look at the local moonraking legend of a small town in West Yorkshire. 🌚
Dr James Barry – Trans man or ambitious trickster?
I know it’s been a long time since I promised a post on Dr James Barry, the surgeon who rose through the ranks of the British Army and was renowned for their passionate dedication to public health reforms. Anyway, because it’s LGBTQ+ history month in the UK, I thought now was the time to make … Continue reading Dr James Barry – Trans man or ambitious trickster?
Happy Valentine’s Day! Or Happy Single Awareness Day – if you prefer!
If you're interested in the history behind St. Val's day then check out this post from a couple of years ago. Saint Valentine’s Day: A Short History – Bianca White Writes
Saint Valentine’s Day: A Short History
Why do we celebrate all things lovey-dovey on 14th February? Click here for a short history of St. Valentine’s Day. 💞💓💗