The Georgian Scientist That Inspired a Gothic Horror
In the year 1748, a young man named John Hunter, merely two decades old, ventured south from his native Scotland. He was set to join
Category: Georgian 1714 – 1837
Discovering Trafalgar Square’s Royal Connections: Part 1 – From Royal Mews to George IV’s Lavish Home
In this blog post, we embark on a journey to uncover some of the fascinating royal links associated with Trafalgar Square. In this first instalment,
Clay Pipes: A Puff of Georgian Society
In the grand tapestry of London’s history, everyday objects can offer surprising insights into the lives of its citizens. Such is the case with clay
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
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,