Society Figures
Emma Hamilton
Emma Hamilton Emma Hamilton was perhaps best known for being the mistress of Lord Horatio Nelson. She was lampooned by the press and decried f...
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Has Lord Elgin Lost His Marbles?
Lord Elgin is most famous for the Greek Parthenon statues which he moved and sold to the British Museum- marble statues which continue to provide c...
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Jonas Hanway: A Man with a Plan
Jonas Hanway (August 12, 1712 – September 5, 1786), English traveller and philanthropist, was born at Portsmouth, on the south coast of England...
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Spencer Perceval: One of Britain's forgotten Prime-Ministers
Spencer Perceval: One of Britain's forgotten Prime-Ministers Although Jane Austen does not mention it in her published letters, indeed she rarely ...
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Account of Joseph Paisley: 'The Celebrated Gretna Green Parson'
Account of Joseph Paisley: 'The Celebrated Gretna Green Parson' "MY DEAR HARRIET, You will laugh when you know where I am gone, and I cannot help...
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Princess Caraboo from the Island of Javasu
She turned up in Gloucestershire in 1817, claiming to be Princess Caraboo from the island of Javasu - saying she had been kidnapped by pirates ...
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Gentleman John Jackson and Daniel Mendoza: Heavy Hitters of Regency Boxing
John Jackson "Gentleman" John Jackson (28 September 1769 – 7 October 1845) was a celebrated pugilist of the late 18th century. He won the titl...
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The Patronesses of Almack's: The Arbiters of London Respectability
The Patronesses of Almack's: The Arbiters of London Respectability Almack's Assembly Rooms was governed by a select committee of the most influent...
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Louis XVI: Last King of France
Louis XVI, born Louis-Auguste de France (23 August 1754 – 21 January 1793) ruled as King of France and Navarre from 1774 until 1791, and then as...
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