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. 🌚
The Slaithwaite Moonraking Legend
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Unconventional Nineteenth-Century Women
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
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?
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. 💞💓💗
Four Georges and a William: A Dummy’s Guide to the Georgian Monarchs
Who were the Georgian monarchs? Click here for facts about the 4 Georges and a William. Plus stuff about famous Georgians.
Gin and 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.
Newgate Prison: A Georgian Hellhole
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.
Public Transport in Georgian Britain
If they didn't own a private carriage, how did people get around? Click here to learn more about public transport in Georgian Britain.
Regency Era Furniture: The Sofa
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. 🛋️
Female Entrepreneurs in the 18th and 19th Century
Last week, my post mentioned that women professionals were rare in the 19th 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 18th century, single women handled 10% of the business conducted in London. (18th … Continue reading Female Entrepreneurs in the 18th and 19th Century