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“Black Friday’s” Tumultuous History
There are several versions of how the term “Black Friday” originated. Some say “Black Friday” came about because to the chaos in Philadelphia in the 1950s at the traditional Army-Navy football game. This was a game we always watched in … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, Black Friday, business, history, Philadelphia, traditions
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James Lackington: The Man Who Revolutionized Book Stores
In a time when we bemoan the loss of Borders, Waldenbooks, and fear the demise of Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million, it is hard for us to imagine what it must have been like for those who entered “The Dome … Continue reading
Posted in books, British history, buildings and structures, business, England, Georgian England, history, publishing, reading, reading habits, real life tales
Tagged book selling, books, bookstores, British history, buildings and structures, business, Georgian England, James Lackington, reading habits, real life tales, The Dome of the Muses, The Temple of the Muses
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Auctioning Off Household Goods in the Regency Era, Part 3
If you have not read the other two posts on this subject, look to Monday and Friday of the previous week for other posts regarding this thriving business in the Georgian era, of which the Regency can be found. As … Continue reading
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Auctioning Off Household Goods During the Regency Era, Part 2
You may find Part 1 HERE. One thing we should assume in sales of household goods, meaning furniture, portraits, silver, etc., is this was an activity of the wealthier tradesmen, the gentry, and the aristocracy. After all, who wished to … Continue reading
Banking and Bank Notes in Georgian England
The 18th Century saw the roots of modern day banking in England. International trade and the various wars, most importantly, the war with France, led to the development of the British banking system. Checks and banknotes appeared, as well as … Continue reading
Capability Brown, England’s Greatest Landscape Artist: “This site has great capabilities.”
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown changed the face of eighteenth century England, designing country estates and mansions, moving hills and making flowing lakes and serpentine rivers, a magical world of green. (About Capability Brown) The fifth child of William Brown, the land … Continue reading
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Tagged 18th Century, British history, buildings and structures, business, estates, Georgian Era, Lancelot "Capability" Brown, landscape artist, real life tales
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How Did Smith Brothers Cough Drops Get Its Name?
William (Trade) and Andrew (Mark) were the sons of James Smith, who moved his family from St. Armand, Quebec, to Poughkeepsie, New York in 1847. A carpenter by trade, Smith meant to open a restaurant, Smith’s Dining Saloon, in his … Continue reading
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Tagged American history, business, medical, science, Smith Brothers cough drops, trademark
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Wilkin & Sons, Jam Making Extraordinaire
Arthur Charles Wilkin took over his family farm, located in Tiptree, Essex, England, in his late 20s. The family had owned the farm since the early 1700s. Arthur had a vision for the farm, which was not producing as well … Continue reading
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Rapid Growth of Industrialization in America and Britain
See yesterday’s post on why Britain and American led the Industrial Revolution. The cultural differences among America and Britain and many other European nations led to a rapid industrial growth. One thing we saw in America (and not in the other … Continue reading
Georgian Commerce: The London Docks, Part V
In Roman and medieval times, ships tended to dock at small quays in the present-day city of London or Southwark an area known as the Pool of London. However, this gave no protection against the elements, was vulnerable to thieves and suffered from … Continue reading