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Why Hot Cross Bun Day in September?

What do you mean it's National Hot Cross Bun Day in September? Yes, it is. Click here to find out more about the spiced bread.

Bianca White Bianca Babbles Leave a comment 11/09/202303/09/2025 2 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 18/08/202308/08/2024 2 Minutes

How About Afternoon Tea?

It's Afternoon Tea Week in the UK. To discover more about the history of this fashionable event, click here. 🫖🍰🥪

Bianca White Bianca Babbles 1 Comment 07/08/202308/08/2024 2 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 23/06/202323/06/2023 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 3 Comments 12/06/202327/07/2025 3 Minutes

Five Facts: Gay Life in Georgian Britain

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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 4 Comments 29/05/202323/04/2025 2 Minutes

A Short History of Vegetarianism

history of vegetarianism

How old is the vegetarian diet? To answer this question and more, click here for a short history of vegetarianism. 🍅🥕🫑🥔

Bianca White Research 2 Comments 19/05/202305/05/2025 3 Minutes

Mirror, Mirror on the Georgian House Wall

What did they use mirrors for in a Georgian House? Click here to learn more about the history of mirrors and Georgian mirrors. 🪞🪞🪞

Bianca White Research 1 Comment 15/05/202309/04/2025 3 Minutes

Do You Want To Be A Lady’s Companion?

In historical romance, a lot of women become a lady's companion, but what did that mean? Click here to learn more about the thankless job.

Bianca White Research 4 Comments 05/05/202309/06/2025 4 Minutes

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