Poet Lord Byron compared women to porcupines
Lord Byron, an audacious Romantic poet, is fondly remembered not just for his poetry but also for his passion-filled life. His relationships with women were
Category: Georgian 1714 – 1837
Claudius Ash: The Goldsmith Who Revolutionised Dentistry
Claudius Ash, born in Bethnal Green, London, on 2 March 1792, was far from an ordinary craftsman. Though he followed his father into the goldsmithing
Adam Smith and the Humble Dress Pin: A Revolution in Productivity
Today, we’re taking a fascinating journey back to the Georgian era, a time of significant economic expansion and intellectual exploration. Our time machine is the
What is Mudlarking?
The term “mudlark” originally referred to the impoverished children and adults who scavenged the muddy shores of the River Thames in London during the 18th
Jeremy Bentham
When he was alive, Jeremy Bentham was a very unusual character. Since his death in 1832, he has continued to fascinate. Born in London in
The Bollard of Bankside
The area around Bankside and Borough is blessed with a range of bollards but a common history. After defeating the French in the Napoleonic wars,
East India Company and Calico
In the aftermath of the Restoration of the Monarchy in the 1660s, the English East India Company introduced cheap calico and chintz cloth to Britain,
Opera Divas of the London Stage
During the heyday of Italian opera in 18th century London, a famous Italian soprano, Francesca Cuzzoni, who was used to getting her way, delayed arriving
Standing Tall on London Bridge: Fishmongers’ Hall
Dominating the northern end of London Bridge stands Fishmongers’ Hall, one of the City’s few classical buildings. In addition to the hall’s imposing style, its
Scandalous Secrets of St James’s
St James’s is an exclusive area of London that just oozes in history! From its connection to Royalty and the aristocracy since the reign of
