Guest post by Dr Paul Main – Lieutenant General Sir William Draper and his Memorial Monuments It is a pleasure to welcome back Dr Paul Main, who will share more fascinating information about Bristol. Some of his previous articles have been - 'The Romantic Poets in Bristol' and  'The Story of the…

Guest post by Dr Paul Main – Lieutenant General Sir William Draper and his Memorial Monuments It is a pleasure to welcome back Dr Paul Main, who will share more fascinating information about Bristol. Some of his previous articles have been - 'The Romantic Poets in Bristol' and  'The Story of the…

Excellent news — it looks as though the British Library’s online catalogue for manuscripts and archives will soon be back.

Died #OnThisDay 1786 Princess Amelia, the last of the children of George II and Queen Caroline. She had a particularly bad relationship with her brother, Frederick, Prince of Wales. Super portrait of her by Hudson at the Yale Center for British Art. #skystorians

From the archives of All Thing Georgian, 'The Hammersmith Ghost' - wp.me/p3JTNy-tf #Halloween2025

An Explosion in Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1809 In early June 1809, the second battalion of the 8th regiment returned to Portsmouth with preparations being made for them to sail out towards the end of the month. Their baggage and ammunition were placed on Point Beach. About 11am on 24 June there was a…

An Explosion in Portsmouth, Hampshire, 1809 In early June 1809, the second battalion of the 8th regiment returned to Portsmouth with preparations being made for them to sail out towards the end of the month. Their baggage and ammunition were placed on Point Beach. About 11am on 24 June there was a…

From the archives of All Things Georgian, '18th century stationery trade cards' - wp.me/p3JTNy-6YJ

Great 12-month opportunity for an historian. Salary: £36,799 (Grade 5: Development Worker grade). Edinburgh/hybrid. Closing date 21 October.

Guest post – Two Georgian childhoods: Eleanor Carne, the sitter, and Thomas Lawrence, the artist I am always delighted to welcome back to All Things Georgian, Jim Symington, and today he's going to tell us more about one of my favourite artists, Thomas Lawrence. Like me, Jim has a keen interest…

Guest post – Two Georgian childhoods: Eleanor Carne, the sitter, and Thomas Lawrence, the artist I am always delighted to welcome back to All Things Georgian, Jim Symington, and today he's going to tell us more about one of my favourite artists, Thomas Lawrence. Like me, Jim has a keen interest…

Ann Moore, (imposter) – the fasting woman of Tutbury (c1761-1825) Much of this tale is very well known so I won’t go into too much detail about the case as it’s readily available online, but it does raise some curious questions for me, and of course, I do like to find answers if possible. In 1807…

The colour purple in the Georgian era I have, in the past, looked at a wide variety of colours worn during the Georgian era, and this article is about the colour purple, which was very fashionable throughout the period. According to The Elements of Dying by Claude Louis Berthollet in 1824: Purple…

Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, 1st ed. (London, 1813), at Christie's, New York (est. US$120,000-180,000 - but will go for more). Long #c18th #c18 #18thc

Guest post by Judy Pearson – How Mount Vernon, Virginia got its Name It is always a pleasure to welcome back to All Things Georgian my next guest, Dr Judith Pearson, who has written several guest pieces on here which you can read using the highlighed link above. Readers of All Things Georgian…

During the 18th & 19th centuries, metal plaques such as this on AhhToots at the bottom of Christmas Steps were installed to buildings to prove the residents had paid their insurance to private firefighting companies who’d only put out fires of those who’d paid their fees.

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