The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
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A Victorian era history podcast that looks at all aspects of 19th Century United Kingdom
Probably one of my personal favourite episodes. How Dr James Barry hasn't been remembered more, or had their life made into a series is baffling. An incredible person, an amazing life.
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030 – Someone call a Doctor
This episode is a look at the fascinating life of Dr James Barry. Dr Barry was a person ahead of their time in their access to people of privilege but also their support of people less fortunate
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/12/030-someone-call-a-doctor/
over 1 year ago
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In this episode I take a look at prison life in the Victorian Era. And like you probably expect, it really wasn't a fun time to be in jail...
#C19th
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029 – At His Majesty’s Pleasure
Newgate Prison has been an institution since the 13th century, so it should come as no surprise that it has been a leading light in rehabilitation of criminals. No, just kidding, the place was a li…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/11/029-at-his-majestys-pleasure/
over 1 year ago
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This episode I have a look at the UK PM at the beginning of the 19th century, William Pitt (the younger).
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027 – Younger, not Junior
This episode takes a look at the man who was Prime Minister at the beginning of the 19th Century, William Pitt the Younger.
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/10/027-younger-not-junior/
almost 2 years ago
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Manners maketh man
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026 – Mind your manners
This episode takes a look at one of the fundamentals of Victorian society. Etiquette. Would you know what to do in some of the tense social situations you might find yourself in?
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/10/026-mind-your-manners/
almost 2 years ago
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The humble postage stamp doesn't get a lot of love these days. But it did change the world in surprising ways.
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025 – Stuck on you
This episode is a light look at one of the era’s great innovations – the humble postage stamp. It helped change the world and open communications regardless of class and wealth.
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/09/025-stuck-on-you/
almost 2 years ago
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We've all seen the exotic meals at Vic-Romcoms, but really what did people eat in 1800s UK? I'm glad you asked...
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023 – What’s for dinner
This episode I’m having a look at some of the foods people ate and what their diet was like during the Victorian era!
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/08/023-whats-for-dinner/
almost 2 years ago
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And you thought the neighbours BBQ smelt off...
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022 – Something smells in your neighbourhood
This episode I take a look at the event of the year 1858 in London and what became known as ‘The Great Stink’
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/08/022-something-smells-in-your-neighbourhood/
almost 2 years ago
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With a boss name like Isambard Kingdom Brunel I'm surprised he's actually second!
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021 – The second greatest Briton
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was an incredible engineer that changed both his world and the one we live in today. Brilliant by any standard he not only saved lives, but made the world a smaller place.
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/07/021-the-second-greatest-briton/
almost 2 years ago
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And you thought it was hard to get around a city these days...
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020 – Where’s my Uber?
This week I take a look at how you would get about in the biggest city in the world. Carriages, trains and ferries oh my!
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/07/020-wheres-my-uber/
almost 2 years ago
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This episode is surprise, surprise, all about dead people. (P.S. He's not dead)
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019 – Smile, you’re dead
This episode I have a look at the items known as Momento Mori – photographs of the recently deceased taken alone or sometimes with family members and why this happened.
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/07/019-smile-youre-dead/
almost 2 years ago
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When you set the Thames on fire, you know you've got a problem. Also in this episode, Heroism.
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018 – Light my fire
It’s 1861 and in Tooley Street, London a fire breaks out in the warehouses along the docks. This is one of the defining moments in the history of the London Fire Brigade.
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/06/018-light-my-fire/
almost 2 years ago
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This episode... yeah, it's time to visit the dentist. It won't hurt. Honest.
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017 – A podcast you can sink your teeth into
I’m back! Time off for reading and research is over and episodes are returning fortnightly. This week I have a look at19th century dentistry… It ain’t pretty…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/06/017-a-podcast-you-can-sink-your-teeth-into/
almost 2 years ago
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When you're this big a hard core hedonist, you deserve 2 episodes. Plus he's going to be King and had a whole period of fashion and architecture named for his Regency
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016b – The first gentleman of England (Part Two)
This episode I finish my two part overview of the personal life of the man who will be King and also the cause of what has become known as the ‘Regency Period’. King George IV
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/04/016b-the-first-gentleman-of-england-part-two/
almost 2 years ago
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Crown Prince. Regent. Massive Party Animal. Welcome to the life of (soon to be) George the 4th.
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016a – The first gentleman of England (Part One)
This episode I begin a two part overview of the personal life of the man who will be King and also the cause of what has become known as the ‘Regency Period’. King George IV
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/04/016a-the-first-gentleman-of-england-part-one/
almost 2 years ago
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Nothing like a little gossip to keep you entertained :)
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015 – It’s a scandal
Some things never change, one of these being that humans love to gossip and love a juicy sordid scandal! Some fun entertaining stories from the Victorian era for you this week!
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/04/015-its-a-scandal/
almost 2 years ago
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Neil Shubin
almost 2 years ago
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Just one man's opinion of a pivotal event in the 1800s. And you'll never guess where it is...
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014 – The richest city on Earth
It’s kind of a Part Two (but not really) where this week I have a look at one of what I think is the pivotal factors in the success of Queen Victoria’s Kingdom throughout the 19th centu…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/03/014-the-richest-city-on-earth/
almost 2 years ago
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It might seem an odd choice, but the Corn Laws had a profound effect on the United Kingdom.
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013 – Feed the people
Sort of a Part One, this and the next podcast are looking at two of what I see as among the biggest factors in the fiscal success of the British Empire in the 19th Century. Firstly: The fight again…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/03/013-feed-the-people/
almost 2 years ago
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Gidgit VonLaRue
almost 2 years ago
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When you're way ahead of your time in thoughts on
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but your home life is.. well kind of odd. Welcome to the life of John Ruskin.
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012 – Keep it real
Polymath John Ruskin was the leading art critic of the Victorian Era, He was also a strong advocate for environmental and architectural preservation as well as raising concerns of the human cost of…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/02/012-keep-it-real/
almost 2 years ago
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I promise you, this episode has nothing to do with the Rolling Stones - also spoiler, someone dies.
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011 – Jumping Jack
Two legends that have never been explained. Who was the Hammersmith Ghost and what is the story behind the decades long sightings of Spring Heeled Jack?
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/02/011-jumping-jack/
almost 2 years ago
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You have to say the title of this podcast with a Scottish accent. If you know, you know.
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010 – There’s been a murder
Nothing got the attention of the public during the Victorian era like a juicy dramatic murder! And this episode I’m looking at one of the most famous outside of Jack the Ripper. William Corde…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/01/010-theres-been-a-murder/
almost 2 years ago
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When you feel judged as you eat dinner...
about 2 years ago
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Quote: "Fashion after all, never goes out of style" (Me, just now 😂)
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009 – Clothes Maketh The Man
This episode I take a look at a lesser examined topic of the Victorian Era. Certainly we all admire the wonderful dresses ladies wore, but what of legendary dandies such as Beau Brummel and what me…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2021/01/009-clothes-maketh-the-man/
about 2 years ago
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I shouted this one out recently. but hey it deserves a repeat for an amazing life of a talented woman
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008 – The Original Goth Girl
This episode I look at a brilliant woman, her life, her work and life. It’s time to talk about Mary Shelley and aside from writing Frankenstein her life was amazing!
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2020/12/008-the-original-goth-girl/
about 2 years ago
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The first time I ever got to see Big Ben for real was in 2018. Covered in scaffold. Damn 😂
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007 – For whom the bell tolls
This episode looks at one of the icons of the London skyline. So we’re topping the tower and looking at good ol’ Big Ben!
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2020/12/007-for-whom-the-bell-tolls/
about 2 years ago
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It's been said that all you need to control a people is "Panem et circenses" - Bread and Circuses. Superficial appeasement will succeed every time. This episode I look at one of these (spoiler, it's bread). Also the recipe for my amazing Cobb Loaf to impress your friends!
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006 – Panem
This episode I take a look at the founding staple of the Victorian diet. The humble loaf of bread… Best Cobb Loaf: 7g sachet of yeast 2 tsp castor sugar 1 cup of warm water 1 ts…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2020/11/006-panem/
about 2 years ago
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Aside from the pop culture reference, this has nothing to do with Game of Thrones. Nothing like being crazy smart when no one believes you. Plus medical stories that will make you thankful you're not in a public theatre having your leg sawed off.
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005 – You know something John Snow
Following on from the insanity of last episode, this week I’m looking at some of the more physical medical practices you would undergo living in Victorian England
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2020/11/005-you-know-something-john-snow/
about 2 years ago
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Mental health really wasn't treated well, trust me
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Episode Four – Absolute Bedlam
This week I look at St Bethlem Hospital. Meant to be a shining light of aid to those with mental health issues its nickname became synonymous with anarchy, insanity and deprivation. Bedlam.
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2020/10/episode-four-absolute-bedlam/
about 2 years ago
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Dave Long
about 2 years ago
It's (expectedly!) a big week for Horatio Nelson - here's a podcast :)
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Why the British Navy had the reputation it did.
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Episode Three – Every man will do his duty
Among the great names of 19th century history stands a man who came to define English Naval tradition: Horatio Nelson. One armed, one eyed and an interesting relationship with another mans wifeR…
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2020/10/episode-three-every-man-will-do-his-duty/
about 2 years ago
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Episode Two is out now!
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Episode Two – George Three is not a Sequel
The second episode of the Podcast gives an overview of the life of the monarch as we enter the 19th century. This week it’s all about King George the Third
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2020/09/episode-two-george-three-is-not-a-sequel/
about 2 years ago
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For those of you liking history (and podcasts) here is my first episode!
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Episode One – You light up my life
It’s finally here! The first official episode of a history podcast about the Victorian era, I hope you enjoy it!
https://victoriangaslamp.com/2020/09/episode-one-you-light-up-my-life/
about 2 years ago
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about 2 years ago
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