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.
Tag: history
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. 🍰
How About Afternoon Tea?
It's Afternoon Tea Week in the UK. To discover more about the history of this fashionable event, click here. 🫖🍰🥪
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. 👩🏻🦯🧏🏻♀️👩🏻🦼👩🏻🦽
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. ☔🧥☔🧥
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. 💷💷💷
Five Facts: Gay Life in Georgian Britain
It's Pride month, so I've put together some facts about gay life in Georgian Britain. Click here to learn about molly houses. 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈
A Short History of Vegetarianism
How old is the vegetarian diet? To answer this question and more, click here for a short history of vegetarianism. 🍅🥕🫑🥔
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. 🪞🪞🪞
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.









