Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire between 1774 – 1806, is one of history’s most complicated and fascinating characters. Beautiful, intelligent and charismatic, she quickly became the 18th century equivalent of today’s ‘It Girl.’ Despite her widespread popularity with the general public, Georgiana’s private life was a disaster. Drinking, drugs and gambling, illicit love affairs, and a…
Month: December 2013
WW2 Propaganda. What It Really Meant!
world War II propaganda posters were essentially used as advertisement to inspire, persuade and educate the people of their country during the war. Equipped with suggestive and educational values, these posters were advertisement gold. Whether it be to formulate hatred, maintain morale or urge production, many posters were shocking, catchy and just downright weird. Here are a…
Margaret Beaufort: The Red Queen
In The White Queen TV series, Margaret Beaufort is an overly religious zealot who hates her mother, loves Jasper Tudor, and was obsessed with her son. The real Margaret Beaufort was close to her mother, happiest with Stafford, and there’s no evidence she loved Jasper Tudor. Nonetheless, Margaret was a remarkable woman – indomitable, shrewd, and strategic….
James II Of Scotland: Fired With Passion
When James Stewart, Duke of Rothesay, learnt he was the new King of Scotland, he was only six years old. His father, James I, had just been murdered at a friary in Perth, by men who supported another claimant to the Scottish crown. James’ mother, Queen Joan, had narrowly escaped with her life. The year…
A FEW MOMENTS WITH NICOLA CORNICK
Originally from the North of England, Nicola resides in the Oxfordshire countryside. She is passionate about genealogy, reading and of course, period dramas. Since the publication of her first Regency romance by Harlequin Mills & Boon in 1998, Nicola has become a USA Today, Borders and UK Bookscan bestselling author. Nicola now writes for Harlequin…
What’s On
Yes, it’s that time of year again – Christmas! A time for family, friends and festive cheer! And what better way to discover the… A minute after walking into the exhibition it became apparent that I was the only person in the room who didn’t know what Shunga… We’ve travelled the globe, metaphorically of course,…
HISTORY ON NETFLIX
I can honestly say I’ve never had so much pleasure from £6.99. For someone who has lived with a broken TV for years Netflix has been my saviour. When i get home from a long day at work, i curl up in bed, switch off, and transport myself back to yesteryear. Sometimes I’m Cathy galloping around…
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT CHATSWORTH
If you haven’t visited Chatsworth House before, you are missing out. Set against a backdrop of stunning countryside in idyllic Derbyshire, Chatsworth is a beacon of decadence, a symbol of wealth and fashion. And it truly is one of the most beautiful stately homes in the country. The stunning Chatsworth House. Source: www.visitengland.com Who Has Lived…
French Revolution
On April 30th 2013, the Netherlands got a new head of state. After thirty-three years, and on live TV, Queen Beatrix abdicated her crown… After reading a recent article on the Daily Mail (of all places), I was inspired to tell the story of some of the beautiful… On May 7th 1747, Johanna Magdalena Catharina Judith…
Exhibition
A minute after walking into the exhibition it became apparent that I was the only person in the room who didn’t know what Shunga… All that glitters definitely is gold at the British Museum this winter. Enter the dimly lit room of the exhibition gallery and your eyes… York Minster is going through a renaissance…