Bow Street Society
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Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
English music hall comedian J. W. Rickaby (pictured) was born James Emanuel Platt in 1870 in Weymouth, Dorset.
English music hall comedian J. W. Rickaby (pictured) was born James Emanuel Platt in 1870 in Weymouth, Dorset.
December 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
English music hall comedian J. W. Rickaby (pictured) was born James Emanuel Platt in 1870 in Weymouth, Dorset.
English music hall comedian J. W. Rickaby (pictured) was born James Emanuel Platt in 1870 in Weymouth, Dorset.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Identical twins and infamous poachers Albert Ebenezer Fox and Ebenezer Albert Fox (pictured) were born in 1857. Known to live in Stevenage in the late C19th & early C20th, they were known as the Twin Foxes.
Identical twins and infamous poachers Albert Ebenezer Fox and Ebenezer Albert Fox (pictured) were born in 1857. Known to live in Stevenage in the late C19th & early C20th, they were known as the Twin Foxes.
December 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Identical twins and infamous poachers Albert Ebenezer Fox and Ebenezer Albert Fox (pictured) were born in 1857. Known to live in Stevenage in the late C19th & early C20th, they were known as the Twin Foxes.
Identical twins and infamous poachers Albert Ebenezer Fox and Ebenezer Albert Fox (pictured) were born in 1857. Known to live in Stevenage in the late C19th & early C20th, they were known as the Twin Foxes.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"The Departure" (pictured) was painted by Cole Thomas in 1837.
"The Departure" (pictured) was painted by Cole Thomas in 1837.
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"The Departure" (pictured) was painted by Cole Thomas in 1837.
"The Departure" (pictured) was painted by Cole Thomas in 1837.
My good friend over at London beyond time and place is hosting a virtual live tour exploring the wider, larger, and darker history of C10th Whitechapel: www.eventbrite.de/e/dark-secre...
December 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM
My good friend over at London beyond time and place is hosting a virtual live tour exploring the wider, larger, and darker history of C10th Whitechapel: www.eventbrite.de/e/dark-secre...
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
The collection of Gothic short stories, "The King in Yellow" (pictured) by Robert W. Chambers was published in 1895.
The collection of Gothic short stories, "The King in Yellow" (pictured) by Robert W. Chambers was published in 1895.
December 4, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
The collection of Gothic short stories, "The King in Yellow" (pictured) by Robert W. Chambers was published in 1895.
The collection of Gothic short stories, "The King in Yellow" (pictured) by Robert W. Chambers was published in 1895.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is a photograph of a chimney sweep from J.Thomson and Adolphe Smith's book "Street Life in London" published in 1877.
Today's fact is a photograph of a chimney sweep from J.Thomson and Adolphe Smith's book "Street Life in London" published in 1877.
December 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is a photograph of a chimney sweep from J.Thomson and Adolphe Smith's book "Street Life in London" published in 1877.
Today's fact is a photograph of a chimney sweep from J.Thomson and Adolphe Smith's book "Street Life in London" published in 1877.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
British screenwriter, press agent, and publicist Billie Bristow (later known as Millicent Pleydell-Bouverie) (pictured) was born Millicent Frances Bristow on 5th January 1897.
British screenwriter, press agent, and publicist Billie Bristow (later known as Millicent Pleydell-Bouverie) (pictured) was born Millicent Frances Bristow on 5th January 1897.
December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
British screenwriter, press agent, and publicist Billie Bristow (later known as Millicent Pleydell-Bouverie) (pictured) was born Millicent Frances Bristow on 5th January 1897.
British screenwriter, press agent, and publicist Billie Bristow (later known as Millicent Pleydell-Bouverie) (pictured) was born Millicent Frances Bristow on 5th January 1897.
BOW STREET SOCIETY NARRATIVE ORDER: In this month’s blog I share the official timeline of the chronological order of the events within the Bow Street Society novels and short stories: bowstreetsociety.com/bow-street-s...
December 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
BOW STREET SOCIETY NARRATIVE ORDER: In this month’s blog I share the official timeline of the chronological order of the events within the Bow Street Society novels and short stories: bowstreetsociety.com/bow-street-s...
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is another piece of C19th slang, this time heard amongst workmen.
Wants an apron.
Meaning: Out of work.
Today's fact is another piece of C19th slang, this time heard amongst workmen.
Wants an apron.
Meaning: Out of work.
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is another piece of C19th slang, this time heard amongst workmen.
Wants an apron.
Meaning: Out of work.
Today's fact is another piece of C19th slang, this time heard amongst workmen.
Wants an apron.
Meaning: Out of work.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Under The Apple Tree" (pictured) was painted by Elizabeth MacNicol in 1899.
"Under The Apple Tree" (pictured) was painted by Elizabeth MacNicol in 1899.
November 30, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Under The Apple Tree" (pictured) was painted by Elizabeth MacNicol in 1899.
"Under The Apple Tree" (pictured) was painted by Elizabeth MacNicol in 1899.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"The Queen of Spades" (pictured) by Alexander Pushkin was published in 1834.
"The Queen of Spades" (pictured) by Alexander Pushkin was published in 1834.
November 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"The Queen of Spades" (pictured) by Alexander Pushkin was published in 1834.
"The Queen of Spades" (pictured) by Alexander Pushkin was published in 1834.
The next episode of "T.G. Campbell In Conversation with..." is now LIVE. This month I chat to crime writer & author of the DI Hunter Wilson series Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social about character perspectives, Scotland as a setting for crime fiction and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHHS...
November 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The next episode of "T.G. Campbell In Conversation with..." is now LIVE. This month I chat to crime writer & author of the DI Hunter Wilson series Val Penny @valpennyauthor.bsky.social about character perspectives, Scotland as a setting for crime fiction and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHHS...
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
It's Friday, traditionally fish & chip day, so today's fact is a C19th recipe for fried fish & its batter.
It's Friday, traditionally fish & chip day, so today's fact is a C19th recipe for fried fish & its batter.
November 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
It's Friday, traditionally fish & chip day, so today's fact is a C19th recipe for fried fish & its batter.
It's Friday, traditionally fish & chip day, so today's fact is a C19th recipe for fried fish & its batter.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Hannah Chaplin (pictured), the mother of Charlie Chaplin and a actress, singer and dancer in her own right, was born on 6th August 1865.
Hannah Chaplin (pictured), the mother of Charlie Chaplin and a actress, singer and dancer in her own right, was born on 6th August 1865.
November 27, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Hannah Chaplin (pictured), the mother of Charlie Chaplin and a actress, singer and dancer in her own right, was born on 6th August 1865.
Hannah Chaplin (pictured), the mother of Charlie Chaplin and a actress, singer and dancer in her own right, was born on 6th August 1865.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Morning, Catskill Valley (the Red Oaks)" (pictured) was painted by George Inness in 1894.
"Morning, Catskill Valley (the Red Oaks)" (pictured) was painted by George Inness in 1894.
November 26, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Morning, Catskill Valley (the Red Oaks)" (pictured) was painted by George Inness in 1894.
"Morning, Catskill Valley (the Red Oaks)" (pictured) was painted by George Inness in 1894.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Noite na Taverna" (translation: "A Night in the Tavern") by Álvares de Azevedo was published posthumously in 1855. It's considered to be one of the most popular and influential works of Gothic fiction in Brazilian literature.
"Noite na Taverna" (translation: "A Night in the Tavern") by Álvares de Azevedo was published posthumously in 1855. It's considered to be one of the most popular and influential works of Gothic fiction in Brazilian literature.
November 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Noite na Taverna" (translation: "A Night in the Tavern") by Álvares de Azevedo was published posthumously in 1855. It's considered to be one of the most popular and influential works of Gothic fiction in Brazilian literature.
"Noite na Taverna" (translation: "A Night in the Tavern") by Álvares de Azevedo was published posthumously in 1855. It's considered to be one of the most popular and influential works of Gothic fiction in Brazilian literature.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is another piece of C19th slang commonly heard on the streets of East London.
Steever's worth of copper.
Meaning: one penny.
Today's fact is another piece of C19th slang commonly heard on the streets of East London.
Steever's worth of copper.
Meaning: one penny.
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is another piece of C19th slang commonly heard on the streets of East London.
Steever's worth of copper.
Meaning: one penny.
Today's fact is another piece of C19th slang commonly heard on the streets of East London.
Steever's worth of copper.
Meaning: one penny.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is a photograph showing Ludgate Circus, London, where Fleet Street, Ludgate Hill, Farringdon Street, and New Bridge Street met. The photograph was taken c.1896.
Today's fact is a photograph showing Ludgate Circus, London, where Fleet Street, Ludgate Hill, Farringdon Street, and New Bridge Street met. The photograph was taken c.1896.
November 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is a photograph showing Ludgate Circus, London, where Fleet Street, Ludgate Hill, Farringdon Street, and New Bridge Street met. The photograph was taken c.1896.
Today's fact is a photograph showing Ludgate Circus, London, where Fleet Street, Ludgate Hill, Farringdon Street, and New Bridge Street met. The photograph was taken c.1896.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Comedian of the music halls in the 1920s Tommy Lorne (pictured) was born Hugh Gallagher Corcoran in Kirkintilloch, Scotland on 7th December 1890.
Comedian of the music halls in the 1920s Tommy Lorne (pictured) was born Hugh Gallagher Corcoran in Kirkintilloch, Scotland on 7th December 1890.
November 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Comedian of the music halls in the 1920s Tommy Lorne (pictured) was born Hugh Gallagher Corcoran in Kirkintilloch, Scotland on 7th December 1890.
Comedian of the music halls in the 1920s Tommy Lorne (pictured) was born Hugh Gallagher Corcoran in Kirkintilloch, Scotland on 7th December 1890.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Evicted" (pictured) was painted in 1892 by Erik Henningsen.
"Evicted" (pictured) was painted in 1892 by Erik Henningsen.
November 21, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
"Evicted" (pictured) was painted in 1892 by Erik Henningsen.
"Evicted" (pictured) was painted in 1892 by Erik Henningsen.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
The gothic fiction work "Night and Morning" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton was published in 1841.
The gothic fiction work "Night and Morning" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton was published in 1841.
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
The gothic fiction work "Night and Morning" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton was published in 1841.
The gothic fiction work "Night and Morning" by Edward Bulwer-Lytton was published in 1841.
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is C19th phrase commonly heard on the streets:
Masterpiece o' night work.
Meaning: Admiringly said of a handsome unfortunate.
Today's fact is C19th phrase commonly heard on the streets:
Masterpiece o' night work.
Meaning: Admiringly said of a handsome unfortunate.
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Bow Street Society Trivia of the Day
Today's fact is C19th phrase commonly heard on the streets:
Masterpiece o' night work.
Meaning: Admiringly said of a handsome unfortunate.
Today's fact is C19th phrase commonly heard on the streets:
Masterpiece o' night work.
Meaning: Admiringly said of a handsome unfortunate.
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).