Dr Edward Jenner isn’t a name known to most of us yet he can be credited with the title of having saved more people in history than any other person.
The hideous disease that is smallpox makes an unwelcome visitor to the podcast this episode and we learn of the man that created a new discipline in medicine.
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The 19th century saw many cultural changes in all aspects of life. Not excluded from these changes was how we arrived and enjoyed that Special Day. This episode takes a look at the legacy we still enjoy today of the traditions for when we say ‘I do’
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Imagine being a woman in Victorian England well known for having a scandalous father but less well known for your aptitude for mathematics.
Except that your mother makes sure that you’re introduced to some of the best minds of the century and you go on to literally help change the future of humanity.
Ladies and gentleman, may I introduce Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace
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This episode we’re back in the Royal Navy looking at the remarkable life of Sir James Ross. He would go on to travel the world from top to bottom – literally. Leading an amazing life, one of the ships he served with would be immortalized in an anthem well known to many of you…
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Finally I’m back!
Thank you for your patience and it’s great to have episodes coming up for you again. This episode we’re heading off to Wales for a look at an interesting rioting style..
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This week I take a look at something intrinsic to our perception of the Victorian Era – Steam. And more specifically the advent of the technology that created railways – an invention that changed the culture and society of the time.
George Stephenson and his son Robert created the first viable locomotive. This episode I look at their influence on society and their amazing invention.
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Concluding my two part look at the grave robbing mercenaries that shocked the Kingdom with their horrendous crimes. The most famous of these being William Burke and William Hare.
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Beginning a two part podcast, these episodes I’ll be looking at the fact that Edinburgh makes way to many smart people that make advances by not following the rules. Also, a great deal of grave robbing. With decomposed bodies and murder, it was never going to be pretty…
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This episode I take a short look at the history of Policing in the 19th century United Kingdom. From a perceived military force, the Metropolitan Police became a civilian entity that sought to serve all the people of London and the Kingdom at large.
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This episode I look at the shocking 1811 crime that became known as the Rathcliff Highway Murders.
Horrible violence and shoddy investigations created a sadly typical Victorian tragedy.
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