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Lady Killers – The lives and crimes of eight 19th-century women
In 19th-century Britain and North America, women were regarded as the ‘weaker sex’. Their ability to bear children gave rise to a feminine ideal based on marriage and motherhood, while their ...
Cambridge University Press1y
Clothing the Poor in Nineteenth-Century England
"Vivienne Richmond demonstrates the power of clothing in the lives of the working and indigent poor of 19th century England: children, women and men. This is an innovative exploration of clothing ...
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'Botany Manor' Comes To PS4 And PS5 In December - Trailer
Botany Manor is an explorative puzzle game set in a stately home in 19th century England. PC gamer, WorthPlaying EIC, ...
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Reviving Voices: The Unsung History of Black American Abolitionists in Britain
The Missing Pieces Project, launched by Historic England, uncovers the overlooked narratives of 19th-century Black American abolitionists who campaigned against racism and slavery across Britain and ...
Bridge in 'very poor' condition to be repaired
North Yorkshire Council said the condition of Spital Old Bridge was "very poor” due to a number of cracks, damaged stonework ...
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Susanna Clarke Wrote a Hit Novel Set in a Magical Realm. Then She Disappeared.
A debut fantasy novel set in 19th-century England, it told the story of two feuding magicians trying to revive the lost art of English magic. The unfinished manuscript was littered with elaborate ...