Two legends that have never been explained. Who was the Hammersmith Ghost and what is the story behind the decades long sightings of Spring Heeled Jack?
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010 – There’s been a murder
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.
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009 – Clothes Maketh The Man
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?
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008 – The Original Goth Girl
This episode I look at a brilliant woman, her life, her work and life. It’s time to talk about Mary Shelley and aside from writing Frankenstein her life was amazing!
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007 – For whom the bell tolls
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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006 – Panem
This episode I take a look at the founding staple of the Victorian diet. The humble loaf of bread…
Best Cobb Loaf:
7g sachet of yeast
2 tsp castor sugar
1 cup of warm water
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 egg
sesame seeds
- Mix yeast, sugar and warm water in a jug. Whisk until dissolved. STand for 10 minutes or until frothy.
- Put flour in a bowl, stir in yeast mix and olive oil and salt. Mix to form a soft dough. Turn oput onto lightly floured surface. Knead for about 10-15 minutes. Put in a large, lightly greased bowl. Cover and set aside in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
- After that, fist/knead until returns to original size.
- Grease/oil tray and make a 15cm diameter loaf. Cross cut top in centre.
- Cover with plastic wrap for 30-40 minutes
- Unwrap, brush with whisked egg over the top. Dust with extra flour and sesame seeds
- Heat 180-200 degrees celsius (150-170 for fan forced) for 35-40 mins
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005 – You know something John Snow
Following on from the insanity of last episode, this week I’m looking at some of the more physical medical practices you would undergo living in Victorian England
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Episode Four – Absolute Bedlam
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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Episode Three – Every man will do his duty
Among the great names of 19th century history stands a man who came to define English Naval tradition: Horatio Nelson. One armed, one eyed and an interesting relationship with another mans wife… He strode tall on the world stage.
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Episode Two – George Three is not a Sequel
The second episode of the Podcast gives an overview of the life of the monarch as we enter the 19th century. This week it’s all about King George the Third
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