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The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast
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A Victorian era history podcast that looks at all aspects of 19th Century United Kingdom
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Probably one of my personal favourite episodes. How Dr James Barry hasn't been remembered more, or had their life made into a series is baffling. An incredible person, an amazing life.
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030 – Someone call a Doctor
This episode is a look at the fascinating life of Dr James Barry. Dr Barry was a person ahead of their time in their access to people of privilege but also their support of people less fortunate
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February 28, 2024 at 7:50 AM
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In this episode I take a look at prison life in the Victorian Era. And like you probably expect, it really wasn't a fun time to be in jail...

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029 – At His Majesty’s Pleasure
Newgate Prison has been an institution since the 13th century, so it should come as no surprise that it has been a leading light in rehabilitation of criminals. No, just kidding, the place was a li…
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February 28, 2024 at 7:44 AM
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This episode I have a look at the UK PM at the beginning of the 19th century, William Pitt (the younger).

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027 – Younger, not Junior
This episode takes a look at the man who was Prime Minister at the beginning of the 19th Century, William Pitt the Younger.
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January 3, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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Manners maketh man

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026 – Mind your manners
This episode takes a look at one of the fundamentals of Victorian society. Etiquette. Would you know what to do in some of the tense social situations you might find yourself in?
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January 2, 2024 at 10:31 PM
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The humble postage stamp doesn't get a lot of love these days. But it did change the world in surprising ways.

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025 – Stuck on you
This episode is a light look at one of the era’s great innovations – the humble postage stamp. It helped change the world and open communications regardless of class and wealth.
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December 20, 2023 at 7:50 AM
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We've all seen the exotic meals at Vic-Romcoms, but really what did people eat in 1800s UK? I'm glad you asked...

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023 – What’s for dinner
This episode I’m having a look at some of the foods people ate and what their diet was like during the Victorian era!
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December 19, 2023 at 7:50 AM
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And you thought the neighbours BBQ smelt off...

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022 – Something smells in your neighbourhood
This episode I take a look at the event of the year 1858 in London and what became known as ‘The Great Stink’
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December 12, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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With a boss name like Isambard Kingdom Brunel I'm surprised he's actually second!

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021 – The second greatest Briton
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was an incredible engineer that changed both his world and the one we live in today. Brilliant by any standard he not only saved lives, but made the world a smaller place.
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December 7, 2023 at 7:43 AM
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And you thought it was hard to get around a city these days...

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020 – Where’s my Uber?
This week I take a look at how you would get about in the biggest city in the world. Carriages, trains and ferries oh my!
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December 6, 2023 at 8:52 AM
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This episode is surprise, surprise, all about dead people. (P.S. He's not dead)

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019 – Smile, you’re dead
This episode I have a look at the items known as Momento Mori – photographs of the recently deceased taken alone or sometimes with family members and why this happened.
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November 30, 2023 at 7:52 AM
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When you set the Thames on fire, you know you've got a problem. Also in this episode, Heroism.

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018 – Light my fire
It’s 1861 and in Tooley Street, London a fire breaks out in the warehouses along the docks. This is one of the defining moments in the history of the London Fire Brigade.
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November 29, 2023 at 8:17 AM
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This episode... yeah, it's time to visit the dentist. It won't hurt. Honest.

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017 – A podcast you can sink your teeth into
I’m back! Time off for reading and research is over and episodes are returning fortnightly.  This week I have a look at19th century dentistry… It ain’t pretty…
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November 28, 2023 at 8:27 AM
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When you're this big a hard core hedonist, you deserve 2 episodes. Plus he's going to be King and had a whole period of fashion and architecture named for his Regency

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016b – The first gentleman of England (Part Two)
This episode I finish my two part overview of the personal life of the man who will be King and also the cause of what has become known as the ‘Regency Period’. King George IV
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November 21, 2023 at 8:27 AM
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Crown Prince. Regent. Massive Party Animal.
Welcome to the life of (soon to be) George the 4th.

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016a – The first gentleman of England (Part One)
This episode I begin a two part overview of the personal life of the man who will be King and also the cause of what has become known as the ‘Regency Period’. King George IV
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November 20, 2023 at 7:53 AM
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Nothing like a little gossip to keep you entertained :)

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015 – It’s a scandal
Some things never change, one of these being that humans love to gossip and love a juicy sordid scandal! Some fun entertaining stories from the Victorian era for you this week!
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November 19, 2023 at 7:29 AM
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This is horrifying
November 19, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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Just one man's opinion of a pivotal event in the 1800s. And you'll never guess where it is...
014 – The richest city on Earth
It’s kind of a Part Two (but not really) where this week I have a look at one of what I think is the pivotal factors in the success of Queen Victoria’s Kingdom throughout the 19th centu…
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November 13, 2023 at 8:04 AM
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It might seem an odd choice, but the Corn Laws had a profound effect on the United Kingdom.
013 – Feed the people
Sort of a Part One, this and the next podcast are looking at two of what I see as among the biggest factors in the fiscal success of the British Empire in the 19th Century. Firstly: The fight again…
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November 9, 2023 at 8:06 AM
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November 4, 2023 at 4:27 PM
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When you're way ahead of your time in thoughts on #conservation but your home life is.. well kind of odd. Welcome to the life of John Ruskin.
012 – Keep it real
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…
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November 6, 2023 at 8:11 AM
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I promise you, this episode has nothing to do with the Rolling Stones - also spoiler, someone dies.

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011 – Jumping Jack
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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November 2, 2023 at 8:05 AM
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You have to say the title of this podcast with a Scottish accent. If you know, you know.

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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 Corde…
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November 1, 2023 at 7:56 AM
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When you feel judged as you eat dinner...
October 28, 2023 at 8:18 AM
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Quote: "Fashion after all, never goes out of style"
(Me, just now 😂)

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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 me…
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October 27, 2023 at 6:56 AM
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I shouted this one out recently. but hey it deserves a repeat for an amazing life of a talented woman
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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October 26, 2023 at 8:04 AM