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Happenings During the Reign of William IV: The Anatomy Act 1832

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Anatomy Act 1832 (2 & 3 Will. IV c.75) was a United Kingdom Act of Parliament that gave freer license to doctors, teachers of anatomy, and bona fide medical students to dissect donated bodies. It was promulgated in reaction … Continue reading →

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The Murder Act 1751

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Murder Act 1751 (25 Geo 2 c 37) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain. Provisions The Murder Act included the provision “for better preventing the horrid crime of murder” “that some further terror and peculiar mark … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: John Nelson Darby, Father of Modern Dispensationalism and Futurism

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

John Nelson Darby (18 November 1800 – 29 April 1882) was an Anglo-Irish evangelist, and an influential figure among the original Plymouth Brethren. He is considered to be the father of modern Dispensationalism and Futurism in the English vernacular. He … Continue reading →

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Happenings During the Reign of William IV: Kitty Wilkinson, The Saint of the Slums

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Kitty Wilkinson (Catherine Wilkinson) (1786–1860) was an Irish migrant, “wife of a labourer,” who became known as the Saint of the Slums. In 1832, during a cholera epidemic, she had the only boiler in her neighbourhood, so she invited those … Continue reading →

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Happenings During the Reign of William IV: Asiatic Cholera Pandemic

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

12 February – Second cholera pandemic begins to spread in London, starting from East London. It is declared officially over in early May but deaths continue. It will claim at least 3000 victims. In Liverpool, Kitty Wilkinson becomes the “Saint … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: Benjamin Wills Newton, the John Calvin of the 19th Century

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

Benjamin Wills Newton, (12 December 1807 – 26 June 1899) was an evangelist and author of Christian books. He was influential in the Plymouth Brethren. Although initially a close friend of John Nelson Darby, they began to clash on matters … Continue reading →

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Victorian Celebrity: George Wigram, Founder of the Plymouth Brethren

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

George Vicesimus Wigram (29 March 1805 – 1 February 1879) was an English biblical scholar and theologian. Early Life He was the 20th child (hence his middle name) of Sir Robert Wigram, 1st Baronet, a famous and wealthy merchant, and … Continue reading →

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Bristol Riots from 1793 – 2011

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Bristol riots refer to a number of significant riots in the city of Bristol in England. Bristol Bridge Riot, 1793 The Bristol Bridge Riot of 30 September 1793 began as a protest at renewal of an act levying of … Continue reading →

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Late Regency Happening: Tithe War in Ireland

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

The Tithe War (Irish: Cogadh na nDeachúna) was a campaign of nonviolent civil disobedience, punctuated by sporadic violent episodes, in Ireland between 1830 and 1836 in reaction to the enforcement of tithes on subsistence farmers and others for the upkeep … Continue reading →

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Regency Celebrity: John Bellingham, Assassin

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Regina Jeffers

John Bellingham (c. 1769 – 18 May 1812) was the assassin of British Prime Minister Spencer Perceval. This murder is the only successful assassination of a British Prime Minister. Early Life Bellingham’s early life is largely unknown, and most post-assassination … Continue reading →

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