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BOOKS, BEAMISH & BOLSOVER
In this month’s blog, I share some of my October highlights: bowstreetsociety.com/books-beamis...
In this month’s blog, I share some of my October highlights: bowstreetsociety.com/books-beamis...
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Edward Jones (pictured), also known as "The boy Jones", who famously broke into Buckingham Palace several times between 1838 and 1841, was born on 7th April 1824.
Edward Jones (pictured), also known as "The boy Jones", who famously broke into Buckingham Palace several times between 1838 and 1841, was born on 7th April 1824.
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Edward Jones (pictured), also known as "The boy Jones", who famously broke into Buckingham Palace several times between 1838 and 1841, was born on 7th April 1824.
Edward Jones (pictured), also known as "The boy Jones", who famously broke into Buckingham Palace several times between 1838 and 1841, was born on 7th April 1824.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
English music hall and variety theatre singer and performer Clarice Mayne (pictured) was born Clarice Mabel Dulley on 6th February 1886.
English music hall and variety theatre singer and performer Clarice Mayne (pictured) was born Clarice Mabel Dulley on 6th February 1886.
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
English music hall and variety theatre singer and performer Clarice Mayne (pictured) was born Clarice Mabel Dulley on 6th February 1886.
English music hall and variety theatre singer and performer Clarice Mayne (pictured) was born Clarice Mabel Dulley on 6th February 1886.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
This photograph, taken by S.S. Finlay and published in 1903, shows Mrs. Robert Locke holding her cats ‘Calif’ (centre), ‘Siam’ (on her lap), and ‘Bangkok’ (on her shoulder).
This photograph, taken by S.S. Finlay and published in 1903, shows Mrs. Robert Locke holding her cats ‘Calif’ (centre), ‘Siam’ (on her lap), and ‘Bangkok’ (on her shoulder).
November 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
This photograph, taken by S.S. Finlay and published in 1903, shows Mrs. Robert Locke holding her cats ‘Calif’ (centre), ‘Siam’ (on her lap), and ‘Bangkok’ (on her shoulder).
This photograph, taken by S.S. Finlay and published in 1903, shows Mrs. Robert Locke holding her cats ‘Calif’ (centre), ‘Siam’ (on her lap), and ‘Bangkok’ (on her shoulder).
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"A Long Fatal Love Chase" (pictured) was written by Louisa May Alcott in 1866 but wasn't published until over one hundred years later in 1995.
"A Long Fatal Love Chase" (pictured) was written by Louisa May Alcott in 1866 but wasn't published until over one hundred years later in 1995.
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"A Long Fatal Love Chase" (pictured) was written by Louisa May Alcott in 1866 but wasn't published until over one hundred years later in 1995.
"A Long Fatal Love Chase" (pictured) was written by Louisa May Alcott in 1866 but wasn't published until over one hundred years later in 1995.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Arguably one of the most popular and prolific romantic novelists of the C20th Ruby M. Ayres (see colourised image) was born Ruby Mildred Ayres on 28th January 1881 in Watford, England.
Arguably one of the most popular and prolific romantic novelists of the C20th Ruby M. Ayres (see colourised image) was born Ruby Mildred Ayres on 28th January 1881 in Watford, England.
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Arguably one of the most popular and prolific romantic novelists of the C20th Ruby M. Ayres (see colourised image) was born Ruby Mildred Ayres on 28th January 1881 in Watford, England.
Arguably one of the most popular and prolific romantic novelists of the C20th Ruby M. Ayres (see colourised image) was born Ruby Mildred Ayres on 28th January 1881 in Watford, England.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Northanger Abbey" (pictured) by Jane Austen was published posthumously in 1817.
"Northanger Abbey" (pictured) by Jane Austen was published posthumously in 1817.
November 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Northanger Abbey" (pictured) by Jane Austen was published posthumously in 1817.
"Northanger Abbey" (pictured) by Jane Austen was published posthumously in 1817.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Morgenstunde" (translation: "Morning Hour") (pictured) was painted by Moritz von Schwind in 1858.
"Morgenstunde" (translation: "Morning Hour") (pictured) was painted by Moritz von Schwind in 1858.
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Morgenstunde" (translation: "Morning Hour") (pictured) was painted by Moritz von Schwind in 1858.
"Morgenstunde" (translation: "Morning Hour") (pictured) was painted by Moritz von Schwind in 1858.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Playwright and novelist Edward Knoblock (pictured) who wrote the play "Kismet" (1911) was born on 7th April 1874.
Playwright and novelist Edward Knoblock (pictured) who wrote the play "Kismet" (1911) was born on 7th April 1874.
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Playwright and novelist Edward Knoblock (pictured) who wrote the play "Kismet" (1911) was born on 7th April 1874.
Playwright and novelist Edward Knoblock (pictured) who wrote the play "Kismet" (1911) was born on 7th April 1874.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is a C19th phrase heard amongst the lower classes in the 1880s.
Snossidge.
Meaning: Sausage.
Today's fact is a C19th phrase heard amongst the lower classes in the 1880s.
Snossidge.
Meaning: Sausage.
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is a C19th phrase heard amongst the lower classes in the 1880s.
Snossidge.
Meaning: Sausage.
Today's fact is a C19th phrase heard amongst the lower classes in the 1880s.
Snossidge.
Meaning: Sausage.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Writer and playwright Aimée McHardy Stuart (pictured), known for the memoir "An Airman’s Wife" (1918) and writing plays with Philip Stuart including "Nine Till Six" (1930) was born in 1886.
Writer and playwright Aimée McHardy Stuart (pictured), known for the memoir "An Airman’s Wife" (1918) and writing plays with Philip Stuart including "Nine Till Six" (1930) was born in 1886.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Writer and playwright Aimée McHardy Stuart (pictured), known for the memoir "An Airman’s Wife" (1918) and writing plays with Philip Stuart including "Nine Till Six" (1930) was born in 1886.
Writer and playwright Aimée McHardy Stuart (pictured), known for the memoir "An Airman’s Wife" (1918) and writing plays with Philip Stuart including "Nine Till Six" (1930) was born in 1886.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"A November Morning" (pictured) was painted by John Atkinson Grimshaw in 1883.
"A November Morning" (pictured) was painted by John Atkinson Grimshaw in 1883.
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"A November Morning" (pictured) was painted by John Atkinson Grimshaw in 1883.
"A November Morning" (pictured) was painted by John Atkinson Grimshaw in 1883.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
The gothic novel "Trilby" (pictured) by George du Maurier was published in 1894
The gothic novel "Trilby" (pictured) by George du Maurier was published in 1894
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
The gothic novel "Trilby" (pictured) by George du Maurier was published in 1894
The gothic novel "Trilby" (pictured) by George du Maurier was published in 1894
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
English radical journalist, writer, editor, publisher, and prominent secularist who was imprisoned for blasphemy in 1883, G. W. Foote (pictured) was born 11th January 1850.
English radical journalist, writer, editor, publisher, and prominent secularist who was imprisoned for blasphemy in 1883, G. W. Foote (pictured) was born 11th January 1850.
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
English radical journalist, writer, editor, publisher, and prominent secularist who was imprisoned for blasphemy in 1883, G. W. Foote (pictured) was born 11th January 1850.
English radical journalist, writer, editor, publisher, and prominent secularist who was imprisoned for blasphemy in 1883, G. W. Foote (pictured) was born 11th January 1850.
MEET THE AUTHOR - T.G. Campbell
I've had a few new followers recently so I thought it was time to reintroduce myself!
I've had a few new followers recently so I thought it was time to reintroduce myself!
November 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
MEET THE AUTHOR - T.G. Campbell
I've had a few new followers recently so I thought it was time to reintroduce myself!
I've had a few new followers recently so I thought it was time to reintroduce myself!
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is a C19th phrase commonly heard amongst thieves.
Cat-sneaking.
Meaning: Stealing public-house pots.
Today's fact is a C19th phrase commonly heard amongst thieves.
Cat-sneaking.
Meaning: Stealing public-house pots.
November 4, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is a C19th phrase commonly heard amongst thieves.
Cat-sneaking.
Meaning: Stealing public-house pots.
Today's fact is a C19th phrase commonly heard amongst thieves.
Cat-sneaking.
Meaning: Stealing public-house pots.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
English-born American gentleman bandit Charles E. Boles (pictured), a notorious robber of stagecoaches in & around Northern California and Southern Oregon in the 1870s & 1880s, was born c.1829.
English-born American gentleman bandit Charles E. Boles (pictured), a notorious robber of stagecoaches in & around Northern California and Southern Oregon in the 1870s & 1880s, was born c.1829.
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
English-born American gentleman bandit Charles E. Boles (pictured), a notorious robber of stagecoaches in & around Northern California and Southern Oregon in the 1870s & 1880s, was born c.1829.
English-born American gentleman bandit Charles E. Boles (pictured), a notorious robber of stagecoaches in & around Northern California and Southern Oregon in the 1870s & 1880s, was born c.1829.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Morning Awakening" (pictured) was painted by Eva Gonzalès in 1876.
"Morning Awakening" (pictured) was painted by Eva Gonzalès in 1876.
November 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Morning Awakening" (pictured) was painted by Eva Gonzalès in 1876.
"Morning Awakening" (pictured) was painted by Eva Gonzalès in 1876.
BOOKS, BEAMISH & BOLSOVER
In this month’s blog, I share some of my October highlights: bowstreetsociety.com/books-beamis...
In this month’s blog, I share some of my October highlights: bowstreetsociety.com/books-beamis...
November 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
BOOKS, BEAMISH & BOLSOVER
In this month’s blog, I share some of my October highlights: bowstreetsociety.com/books-beamis...
In this month’s blog, I share some of my October highlights: bowstreetsociety.com/books-beamis...
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Former chorus girl-turned-screenwriter Elizabeth Meehan (pictured) was born on 22nd August 1894 on the Isle of Wight.
Former chorus girl-turned-screenwriter Elizabeth Meehan (pictured) was born on 22nd August 1894 on the Isle of Wight.
November 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Former chorus girl-turned-screenwriter Elizabeth Meehan (pictured) was born on 22nd August 1894 on the Isle of Wight.
Former chorus girl-turned-screenwriter Elizabeth Meehan (pictured) was born on 22nd August 1894 on the Isle of Wight.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
The novella "Ward No. 6" (pictured) by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was published in 1892.
The novella "Ward No. 6" (pictured) by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was published in 1892.
October 31, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
The novella "Ward No. 6" (pictured) by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was published in 1892.
The novella "Ward No. 6" (pictured) by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was published in 1892.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"John Brown at Frogmore" (pictured) was painted in 1883 by Carl Rudolph Sohn from an 1882 photograph.
"John Brown at Frogmore" (pictured) was painted in 1883 by Carl Rudolph Sohn from an 1882 photograph.
October 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"John Brown at Frogmore" (pictured) was painted in 1883 by Carl Rudolph Sohn from an 1882 photograph.
"John Brown at Frogmore" (pictured) was painted in 1883 by Carl Rudolph Sohn from an 1882 photograph.
@bschillace.brandyschillace.com Hello! 😊 Could I be added to your Mystery Writers Starter Pack, please? I write a crime fiction series about a group of ordinary people using the skills & knowledge from their ordinary jobs to solve extraordinary crimes in C19th London. Thanks! ❤️
October 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
@bschillace.brandyschillace.com Hello! 😊 Could I be added to your Mystery Writers Starter Pack, please? I write a crime fiction series about a group of ordinary people using the skills & knowledge from their ordinary jobs to solve extraordinary crimes in C19th London. Thanks! ❤️
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
British screenwriter and director Norman Lee who directed "Bulldog Drummond at Bay" (1937) (pictured) was born on 10th October 1898.
British screenwriter and director Norman Lee who directed "Bulldog Drummond at Bay" (1937) (pictured) was born on 10th October 1898.
October 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
British screenwriter and director Norman Lee who directed "Bulldog Drummond at Bay" (1937) (pictured) was born on 10th October 1898.
British screenwriter and director Norman Lee who directed "Bulldog Drummond at Bay" (1937) (pictured) was born on 10th October 1898.
The next episode of "T.G. Campbell In Conversation with..." is now LIVE. This month I chat to crime writer & author of the bestselling Smart Woman’s mystery series and the Charlotte Blood Chronicles, Victoria Dowd @victoriadowd.bsky.social
Watch: youtu.be/fVifkkyXR34?...
Watch: youtu.be/fVifkkyXR34?...
October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The next episode of "T.G. Campbell In Conversation with..." is now LIVE. This month I chat to crime writer & author of the bestselling Smart Woman’s mystery series and the Charlotte Blood Chronicles, Victoria Dowd @victoriadowd.bsky.social
Watch: youtu.be/fVifkkyXR34?...
Watch: youtu.be/fVifkkyXR34?...
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is another C19th phrase commonly heard amongst the lower classes.
Proper donas and rorty blokes.
Meaning: Good and true women and men.
Today's fact is another C19th phrase commonly heard amongst the lower classes.
Proper donas and rorty blokes.
Meaning: Good and true women and men.
October 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is another C19th phrase commonly heard amongst the lower classes.
Proper donas and rorty blokes.
Meaning: Good and true women and men.
Today's fact is another C19th phrase commonly heard amongst the lower classes.
Proper donas and rorty blokes.
Meaning: Good and true women and men.