Musings of a Romance Author
It’s Local and Community History Month in the UK, so here’s a post about the local West Yorkshire legend of moonraking. The moon often plays a large part in mythology and mysticism. The reflection of the moon on water does have an ethereal quality about it and is closely linked with many legends. We often … Continue reading The Slaithwaite Moonraking Legend
In the UK it’s Women’s History Month, and I wanted to write a detailed article about unconventional ninteenth-century women. Before I knew it, the last week of March was upon me, and I’d done nothing. So, I feel I need to salvage something for the last day. My former work colleagues bought me a useful … Continue reading Unconventional Nineteenth-Century Women
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?
Why do we celebrate all things lovey-dovey on 14th February? Click here for a short history of St. Valentine’s Day. 💞💓💗
I want to post more history articles. To ease myself in, here’s a post that I originally wrote for another website. Let’s start with some facts. The reign of the Hanoverian monarchs in Britain lasted 123 years (that’s if you don’t include Queen Victoria). The era witnessed 42 Prime Ministers, including Spencer Perceval, the only … Continue reading Four Georges and a William: A Dummy’s Guide to the Georgians
Gin may have seen a recent comeback in the UK, but in the Georgian era it was vilified. Click here to learn about gin and the Georgians.
Welcome to hell! The thought of doing time in Newgate Prison still sends shivers down the spine. Click here to learn more about its history.
If they didn't own a private carriage, how did people get around? Click here to learn more about public transport in Georgian Britain.
What did the Regency sofa look like? Click here to find out about the different styles of sofa, and what makes it different from a couch. 🛋️
Last week my post mentioned that women professionals were rare in the nineteenth century. Well, my research since has proven that to be untrue. There were plenty of professional females, be they producers, merchants or investors. Even at the beginning of the eighteenth century, single women handled ten percent of the business conducted in London. … Continue reading Female Entrepreneurs in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century