William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone, born on December 29, 1809, in Liverpool, was one of the most prominent British statesmen of the 19th century. His political career, spanning over 60 years, was...
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History of the Great Stink and how it almost crippled London
The Great Stink of 1858 was an environmental crisis that enveloped central London during the summer of that year. A culmination of several factors, notably the inadequate sewage system of...
Who was Edward Smith-Stanley?
Edward Smith-Stanley, the 14th Earl of Derby, was a prominent British statesman and three-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His political career spanned several critical periods in British history,...
Major Fashion Trends and Beauty Rituals from the 19th century and the Victorian Era
The fashion trends in the 19th century took a variety forms, including from the strangest beauty ritual of wearing extremely tight corset that displaced the wearer’s internal organs to a...
What were the dirtiest, most dangerous and difficult jobs in history?
Picture this: It’s a freezing winter night in Victorian London and you have to get up and head to the sewers. Your job requires you to dive straight into the...
