Category Archives: real life tales

Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt, British Radical of the Industrial Age

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Henry “Orator” Hunt (6 November 1773–15 February 1835) was a British radical speaker and agitator, who advocated parliamentary reform and the repeal of the Corn Laws. Because of his rousing speeches at mass meetings held in Spa Fields in London … Continue reading →

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England Thrives Under George III

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

England Changes Under George III’s Reign In 1762, the year George III and his wife Queen Charlotte gave the English people the first heir born to a ruling monarch since the “Old Pretender,” James II’s son (1688), Britain was on … Continue reading →

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The Brutality of Jack the Ripper

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a BIG Matthew Macfadyen fan, and so I was very pleased with Season 3 of “Ripper Street” was picked up. The show is a gritty, in-your-face depiction of crime in the Victorian period. … Continue reading →

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Do You Remember the Yankee’s Farewell to the “Iron Horse”?

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

For the last few weeks in August, those of us in the States have been bombarded with images of common folks and celebrities pouring buckets of ice water over their heads in the name of fundraiser for ALS. But what … Continue reading →

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Victorian Personality: William Hulton, Industrial Strategist or Hard Task Master?

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

William Hulton (23 October 1787 – 5 April 1864) was an English landowner and magistrate who lived at Hulton Park, in the historic county of Lancashire, England. Hulton was the son of William Hulton and Jane (née Brooke). He was … Continue reading →

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Do You Remember? The Three Stooges as Political Satirists

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

This is a poster for You Nazty Spy!. The poster art copyright is believed to belong to the distributor of the film, Columbia Pictures, the publisher of the film or the graphic artist. Further details: Original lobby for You Nazty … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, Provisional Lieutenant Governor and Commander of Upper Canadian Forces

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Major-General Sir Isaac Brock KB (6 October 1769 – 13 October 1812) was a British Army officer and administrator. Brock is featured as a minor character in my Work in Progress, and so I have spent some time researching his … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: Edward Cardwell, 1st Viscount Cardwell, Secretary of State for War

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

Edward Cardwell, 1st Viscount Cardwell PC, PC (Ire), FRS (24 July 1813 – 15 February 1886) was a prominent British politician in the Peelite and Liberal parties during the middle of the 19th century. He is best remembered for his … Continue reading →

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The 19th Century Educational System (or Lack Thereof)

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

The 19th Century Educational System (or Lack Thereof) “Public” schools were founded through generous donations for the male children of the towns of Eton and Harrow, and they were originally open to all. The concept of the “grammar” school came … Continue reading →

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UK “Real” Estate: All Hallows-by-the-Tower

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Regina Jeffers

All Hallows-by-the-Tower, also previously dedicated to St. Mary the Virgin and sometimes known as All Hallows Barking, is an ancient Anglican church on Byward Street in the City of London, overlooking the Tower of London. The church and Tower Hill … Continue reading →

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