The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast

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035 – The man who might be King
Ernest Augustus, 5th son of King George was a man who never thought he would see the throne. Then things changed, and both he and his son are in direct contest to rule the United Kingdom. In this mass
034 – The house that Joseph built
This episode idea came from the @victorianparade and has a look at the incredible 1851 Great Exposition and the amazing work of Joseph Paxton in making the Crystal Palace
033 – Three Williams
This episode, while slightly late (blame international travel issues) is all in threes. But of the Williams involved it is William Wilberforce that spent his life fighting for people being treated as
032 – It’s a sailor’s life for you
As this episode drops, I'm currently in the very top of the highlands of Scotland - in Tongue no less! - And this episode I take a look at the well known concept of the Press Gang. Or as it was formal
031 – Starting from Scratch
Finally I'm back and bringing you more amazing stories from Victorian England! - Straight out of the gate we're talking about Fight Club and the incredible men who boxed in these never ending bouts of
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
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 livin
028 – A flattering malady
This episode has a look at one of the well known aspects of of the Era. We've all seen the tragic hero or heroine suffering from the dreaded Consumption. How they saw this disease though, will really
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.