Depilation for women in 1700s I have been taking a look at hair removal for women in the 18th and early 19th centuries and it seems highly likely that the only part of their body that they remove hair from was on their face. It’s not clear whether hair removal related just to eyebrows or all…

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'Life below stairs - the duties of a Georgian housemaid' - wp.me/p3JTNy-Tr

Although she experienced only moderate success in her lifetime, Rolinda Sharples (1793-1838) is now regarded as one of the most important artists in the history of Bristol and also among the finest female artists of the Georgian era. 1/2

Guest post by Nick Bromley ‘Cakes and Ale: Mr Robert Baddeley and his Twelfth Night Cakes It is a pleasure to welcome a new guest to All Things Georgian and today it's my pleasure to welcome Nick Bromley, so let's begin with a very brief glimpse into Nick's background, then he will tell you more…

Part of Jane Austen's unfinished novel 'The Watsons', currently on display in an exhibition at No. 1 Royal Crescent, Bath. #austen250

Guest post by Nick Bromley ‘Cakes and Ale: Mr Robert Baddeley and his Twelfth Night Cakes It is a pleasure to welcome a new guest to All Things Georgian and today it's my pleasure to welcome Nick Bromley, so let's begin with a very brief glimpse into Nick's background, then he will tell you more…

Next week, the Society is in Aberdeen to meet with historians and RHS members for the next in its visits programme for 2025. The visit includes a public lecture, on Weds 17 Sept, @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social given by our guest speaker, Prof Matthew J. Smith: bit.ly/3IjbMVj. All welcome to attend 1/2

Marianne Baillie (1788-1831) – poet and travel writer I was recently directed to Marianne Baillie by a reader of All Things Georgian, Monica Putzu, Teacher of English Language and Literature at Liceo Classico Alessandro Manzoni in Lecco, Italy, so I obviously wanted to know more about her. Monica…

@yalebooks.bsky.social are celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday by offering a 30% discount on their 'World of Jane Austen' books using discount code JA250 #skystorians #18thC yalebooks.co.uk/austen-250-t...

Marianne Baillie (1788-1831) – poet and travel writer I was recently directed to Marianne Baillie by a reader of All Things Georgian, Monica Putzu, Teacher of English Language and Literature at Liceo Classico Alessandro Manzoni in Lecco, Italy, so I obviously wanted to know more about her. Monica…

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'A night with Venus could result in a lifetime with mercury' - wp.me/p3JTNy-1kG #18thcentury

More for the OED: bas bleu, indigo (in humorous reference to Bluestocking views), dissertation 'debate', haut ton. Chaperon and dirty (as verbs), moonshine (adjective), a bundle of nerves, jargonic, lucet, parliamenteering, spa toilet, strongle, tarot. #Linguistics #18thC #c18th

_Notable_ adj. once had meanings to do with household management. Mary Hamilton often applies it to her (needle)work, slightly antedating OED, while Lady Dartrey mentions 'a good notable woman', i.e. competent in household matters. News to me, but not (I bet) to some of you. #18thC #langsky

My author copies arrived, so I had to do a photoshoot! 3 years of hard work condensed into 378 pages 📖 'Queen Charlotte: Family, Duty, Scandal' is now available from @routledgehistory and all good booksellers! #historysky #royalhistory #18thcentury #skystorians #queencharlotte

Guest post by Lynda O’Keeffe – ‘John and Adelaide, Father and Daughter, Authors and Poets’ After a rather lengthy break, I am now back, and delighted to welcome a frequent guest to All Things Georgian, Lynda O’Keeffe. Lynda has written several guest articles about the blind playright, John…

Guest post by Lynda O’Keeffe – ‘John and Adelaide, Father and Daughter, Authors and Poets’ After a rather lengthy break, I am now back, and delighted to welcome a frequent guest to All Things Georgian, Lynda O’Keeffe. Lynda has written several guest articles about the blind playright, John…

Jolted and Jumbled: Riding in a Sedan Chair in the 18th Century If there is one form of transport that perhaps typifies the 18th century more than any other, it is a sedan chair. Recently I have been doing some work on stage coaches, and the experience of what it was actually like to travel in…

From the blog archives of All Things Georgian, '18th-century shoes' - wp.me/p3JTNy-1fc

#OTD (Aug 23) in the year 1782: British forces under Edward Despard complete the reconquest of the Black River settlements on the Mosquito Coast from the Spanish. #OTDIH #History #Skystorians #c18th

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'Georgian Hair and Clothing - Fashionable but Fatal' - wp.me/p3JTNy-155

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'Georgian Hair and Clothing - Fashionable but Fatal' - wp.me/p3JTNy-155

Here's something we've not yet shared to Bluesky from the old site: This illustration from the Drayton Parslow Parish Register, 1785. It opens a section on baptisms.

Later, FRHists will see that I've put my name down for election to Council. Just hopping on here to say that I feel quite strongly about academic precarity, & history as a vehicle for lifelong study & social mobility, & if you do too then I would really appreciate your vote. Thanks #skystorians 🗃️

From the archives of All Things Georgian, '18th Century Hearing Aids' - wp.me/p3JTNy-sL #MondayBlogs #18thcentury

From the archives of All Things Georgian, '18th Century Hearing Aids' - wp.me/p3JTNy-sL #MondayBlogs #18thcentury

What a wonderful thing! William Kent’s Royal Barge, now at Greenwich. Made for George II in 1732.

Very exciting: the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography published a cluster of new entries on women stationers. See the intro by Valerie Wayne: www.oxforddnb.com/newsitem/906... ODNB entries are so helpful in identifying women from traces on printed material. So happy to see this work ❤️

From the archives of All Thing Georgian, 'Bums, Tums and Downy Calves' - wp.me/p3JTNy-fO

From the archives of All Thing Georgian, 'Bums, Tums and Downy Calves' - wp.me/p3JTNy-fO

The National Archives is looking for an Early Modern Parliamentary Records Specialist. Pros: you'll get to work in the same department as me. Cons: you'll have to work in the same department as me. Details via the link. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD893/r...

📢 Women’s History Scotland Conference Registration open! Join us for New Directions in Women’s and Gender History in Scotland and the Sue Innes Memorial Lecture given by @vawright10.bsky.social 🗓 Saturday 13 Sept 2025, Kinning Park Complex Book here 🔗 www.tickettailor.com/events/women...

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'The tragic tale of the Fraine family' - wp.me/p3JTNy-6iE #MondayBlogs

The sartorial details in this (probably) self portrait of Adèle Romany c. 1799 are breathtaking. See the clocked stockings, blue slipper tied with ribbons at the ankle and the neoclassical decorations at the hem of the robe à la grecque. From the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen. #dresshistory #18thc

#OTD (Aug 11) in the year 1786: Captain Francis Light establishes the British colony of Penang in Malaysia. #OTDIH #History #Skystorians #c18th

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'Sarah Whitehead - The Bank Nun Ghost - wp.me/p3JTNy-5JP

Dress, 'by repute' (and family tradition) worn by Margaret Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie, when presented (as Lady Ogilvy) to Prince Charles Edward at Holyroodhouse in 1745. At Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh, 20 August (est. £8,000-12,000) #Jacobite #c18th #c18 #18thc

HANNAH GLASSE 1796 ART COOKERY Preserving RECIPES Baking WINE Puddings CAKES #books #antiquarian #18thcentury #cookery #food #recipes #history #baking #wine #puudings #cakes #preserving #sweets #pickling #bookauction bit.ly/4l7IuX9

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'The perilous role of the Georgian Firefighter' - wp.me/p3JTNy-6rs

Looking for an expert (or three) on slavery, pretty much from any country’s standpoint, for an upcoming project. If that’s you, reach out. If you know someone, please connect us!

Hello, quite new here, so introducing myself 👋 I’m a historian of #BlackBritishHistory @icws-sas.bsky.social, living in North Wales. My first book was #BlackTudors and my new one #Heiresses, is about nine British women who inherited enslaved people and plantations in the Caribbean.

A reminder that my latest release is now in stock on Amazon, too! www.amazon.co.uk/Young-Worker... #childlabour

Great deal from @waterstones.bsky.social - Get 25% OFF using code SUMMER25 when you pre-order my new book #Heiresses (and many other titles!) between now and Thursday 31st July. www.waterstones.com/book/heiress...

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'Two Women, One Infant, but which was the mother?' - wp.me/p3JTNy-6iY #MondayBlogs

***Engagement Officer Vacancy*** We're looking for an engagement officer to act as primary point of contact for #18thC centres across the UK, and to oversee our outreach and engagement. It's a voluntary role, but associated travel & accommodation expenses are paid... www.bsecs.org.uk/the-society/...

From the archives of All Things Georgian, '18th century Perfume recipes' - wp.me/p3JTNy-4eP #MondayBlogs

More and more desperate with every blog. History Reclaimed distinguishing itself (sic) again with its historical knowledge. 'Their claim for reparations is limited to the dreadful Atlantic slave trade as it was carried out before abolition in 1833'. Ah yes, the slave trade abolition act of 1833.

From the archives of All Things Georgian, '18th century Perfume recipes' - wp.me/p3JTNy-4eP #MondayBlogs

Tinted, double-hinged spectacles, c.1790. Many opticians believed green or blue glass was easier on the eyes and would reduce glare; while clear glass was too soft and would distort images. This example is from the Wellcome Collection in London.

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'What became of Dido Elizabeth Belle’s mother, Maria Belle?' wp.me/p3JTNy-5y4

From the archives of All Things Georgian, 'What became of Dido Elizabeth Belle’s mother, Maria Belle?' wp.me/p3JTNy-5y4