Amalie Von Wallmoden: George II’s Mistress
Amalie is remembered in Georgian era history by her married name Amalie von Wallmoden. She was King George II's mistress between 1735 and 1760.
“Capability” Brown: Iconic Georgian Era Landscape Designer
Lancelot "Capability" Brown changed the style of Georgian era gardens from formal layouts to seemingly natural landscapes that became the pinnacle of fashion.
20% Of Georgian Era Londoners Had Syphilis
During the Georgian era at least 20% of Londoners had the sexually transmitted infection "the pox", better known as syphilis...
The Gin Craze That Seized Georgian London
The water in Georgian era Britain was bacteria laden and it could kill people so they understandably avoided it. While the rich could afford wines and the finer spirits, ordinary people drank an inexpensive and readily available alternative: Gin. The Gin Craze consumed Georgian London.
Ignatius Sancho: Black Georgian Era Abolitionist
Largely thanks to the slave trade, throughout the Georgian era there was a 20,000 strong black population in Britain and many communities settled in and around London. Ignatius Sancho arrived in the city as a 2 or 3 year old orphaned child and he was set to work by his owner.
George II & The 1743 Battle of Dettingen
King George II became the last British monarch to lead an army into battle on the 27th June 1743 at the Battle of Dettingen in the former Electorate of Mainz in the Holy Roman Empire. (Modern day western Bavaria, south east Germany).
Georgian Era Artist Henry Singleton (1766-1839)
Georgian era artist and portrait painter Henry Singleton was acclaimed. He won medals at the prestigious Royal Academy.
When Was The Georgian Era?
The Georgian era in Britain spanned 123 years, almost 124, and it began on the 1st August 1714 when Stuart dynasty ruler Queen Anne died.
Georgian Era Prime Ministers
British prime ministers during the Georgian era. Overview: Robert Walpole in 1721 to William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne, 1837.
Georgian Era Men’s Fashion: Gallery
A typical Georgian era man's suit featured 3 pieces: the breeches, a waistcoat and the justaucorps, the knee length jacket. A long wig or a tricorn hat, heeled shoes, often boasting an ornate buckle, and white stockings completed the look. Brocade, silks and velvets were fashionable fabric options.
Georgian Era Women’s Fashion: Gallery
Rich and aristocratic Georgian era ladies followed fashion and they displayed their wealth using expensive fabrics and elaborate designs.
Burke and Hare: Notorious Georgian Era Murderers
Welcome to Tanner's Close in Westport, Edinburgh, Scotland. It's the 3rd November 1828 and the police have finally caught up with Burke and Hare, the prolific Georgian era killers. In a period of 10 months in 1828 William Burke and William Hare committed at least 16 murders and very probably more. They profited financially from every death.
The “Bloody Code” and Georgian Era Justice
The "Bloody Code" was introduced in England and Wales in the 1723 Waltham Black Act. The death penalty was applied to over 200 crimes.
Sophia Dorothea, Electress of Hanover: Britain’s Queen-In-Waiting
Sophia Dorothea, Princess Palatine of the Rhine was born in The Hague, the Dutch Republic on 14th October 1630. She was the daughter of the exiled Frederick V, Elector Palatine and Elizabeth Stuart. She was the granddaughter of Britain's King James I/VI and the great granddaughter of Mary, Queen of Scots.
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The House of Welf/Guelph/Hanover’s Origins
It's easy to think that the House of Hanover or the Hanoverians, the Guelph's or the Welf's hail from Germany but their origins lie in the Kingdom of Lombardy, modern day north west Italy and the House of Obertenghi...
