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007 – For whom the bell tolls

Posted on December 3, 2020 by victoriangaslamp
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This episode looks at one of the icons of the London skyline. So we’re topping the tower and looking at good ol’ Big Ben!

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Episode Four – Absolute Bedlam

Posted on October 21, 2020 by victoriangaslamp
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This week I look at St Bethlem Hospital. Meant to be a shining light of aid to those with mental health issues its nickname became synonymous with anarchy, insanity and deprivation. Bedlam.

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Even in the 1800s Merch was a thing :) 'REPEAL' on Even in the 1800s Merch was a thing :) 'REPEAL' on the clay pipe was a call for the Corn Laws to be changed. Learn about the corn laws and feeding the Kingdom in the latest podcast. Huge thanks to listener Eden who sent me this pic. 
(She picked up the pipe in an antique store here in Melbourne).
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A meeting to argue that the government should cont A meeting to argue that the government should continue taxing corn and thus starving the people. Sort of a Part One episode, where I look at two of the biggest factors in the success of the British Empire in the 1800's. Podcast out now!
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Art critic, architectural connseuir, John Ruskin Art critic, architectural connseuir,  John Ruskin was in love with nature and strove for others to appreciate the beauty everywhere. A true environmentalist, he was way ahead of his time.
My podcast on him is out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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"asking 200 guineas for flinging a pot of paint in "asking 200 guineas for flinging a pot of paint in the publics face." said the brilliant John Ruskin of James Whistler's painting 'Nocturne in black and gold'.
The resulting libel case saw Ruskin penalised one farthing but the reporting press damaged both their reputations.. 
My podcast on Ruskin is out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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Polymath John Ruskin was the leading art critic of Polymath John Ruskin was the leading art critic of the Victorian Era,  He was also a strong advocate for environmental and architectural preservation as well as raising concerns of the human cost of Industrialization. Way ahead of his time, he is a fascinating figure of the era. 
My podcast on him is out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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First sighted in 1837 the mysterious figure known First sighted in 1837 the mysterious figure known as Spring Heeled Jack holds a permanent place in the mythology of Victorian England. So much so that he even appears in the 2015 game Assassin's Creed: Syndicate. 
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Up until around age 7 boys would often be dressed Up until around age 7 boys would often be dressed in naval inspired clothing or pretty dresses. Because they were children, clothing wasn't seen as gender related. The practical side was skirts made nappy changes much easier. Oh and the child on the left? That's future American President Franklin D Roosevelt (age 2, 1884) www.victoriangaslamp.com
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How does the 1804 Hammersmith ghost affect a court How does the 1804 Hammersmith ghost affect a court case 180 yeras later? Find out in Episode 11 - Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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Ceiling at York Minster: Finished in 1472, a 'Mins Ceiling at York Minster: Finished in 1472, a 'Minster' is a title for a church that had originally held daily prayers. By the 15th century, it was an honorific given to those churches that had Anglo-Saxon origins. It truly is an incredible structure. Can't wait to go back! Not Victorian History, but hey, I loved being there :) #funfacts #victorian #steampunk #victorianera #royalty #history #podcast #gothic #britishroyals #queenvictoria #steampunk  #royal #britain #scotland #vintage #photooftheday #ilovehistory #weirdhistory #historyfacts #sciencehistory #vintage #ushistory #funhistory #historylover #york
The Hammersmith Ghost and the legendary Spring Hee The Hammersmith Ghost and the legendary Spring Heeled Jack are the focus of this mystery episode!. Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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Did you know criminals used to be dissected after Did you know criminals used to be dissected after being executed? In 1827 William Corder was hung for murder. And then dissected. Find out more in this episode about the Red  Barm Murder. Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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In 1827 William Corder was hung for murder. The ha In 1827 William Corder was hung for murder. The hangman got to keep his pants. Find out more in this episode about the Red  Barm Murder. Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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Nothing got the attention of the public during the Nothing got the attention of the public during the Victorian era like a juicy dramatic murder! And this episode I'm looking at one of the most famous outside of Jack the Ripper. William Corder and the Red Barn Murder. Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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This episode I take a look at a lesser examined to This episode I take a look at a lesser examined topic of the Victorian Era. Certainly we all admire the wonderful dresses ladies wore, but what of legendary dandies such as Beau Brummel and what men wore during the 19th Century? Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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This episode I take a look at a lesser examined to This episode I take a look at a lesser examined topic of the Victorian Era. Certainly we all admire the wonderful dresses ladies wore, but what of legendary dandies such as Beau Brummel and what men wore during the 19th Century? Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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Dead at 29 in 1822 in a boating accident, Percy By Dead at 29 in 1822 in a boating accident, Percy Bysshe Shelley was a legendary poet and husband of one of the great writers of the 19th century. Frankenstein's Mary Shelley.- Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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Upon creating one of the most iconic characters in Upon creating one of the most iconic characters in modern literature Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was a best seller. Less so when they found out a woman wrote it. Myth and misogyny abound in this episode - Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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Mary Shelley was a brilliant author and an amazing Mary Shelley was a brilliant author and an amazing woman who lived a life straight out of a #netflix series. Except it was all real!  Podcast out now about the Original Goth Girl! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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The bell of Big Ben tolls every 15 minutes and can The bell of Big Ben tolls every 15 minutes and can be heard from a distance as far as 12 kilometres! This episode I'm talking about the worlds most famous clock.  Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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What is probably the most famous clock in the worl What is probably the most famous clock in the world is this episodes interest. It's time to have a look at Big Ben!  Podcast out now! www.victoriangaslamp.com
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