First Contagious Disease Act 1864 Why was it important and who was Josephine Butler?
Social crusade against the state regulation of vice in the 19th Century and founding principles of feminist campaigning…Josephine Butler Grey led the way born 1828 died 1906
Read MoreMary Wollenstonecraft or Jeremy Bentham as first advocate of Womans Rights?
Who first expressed the need for women’s rights to be publicly addressed?
Read MoreGreat Reform Act 1832 and the riots that preceeded.
Was it really “The Great Reform Act of 1832?” How would it have impacted on your family members….
Read MoreJeremy Bentham advocates Women’s Suffrage 1818
Jeremy Bentham was a radical thinker leader in utilitarianism and working for the greater good including being ahead of his time on women’s rights.
Read More1816 ‘The Year Without a Summer’
Did more people die in 1818 as a result of the volcanic eruption that affected weather in the UK?
Read MoreBevis Marks Synagogue 1700
The oldest synagogue in London, steeped in history…
Read MoreWhitechapel Bell Foundry 1570
Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1570, a truly inspirational place to visit..
Read MoreRegency Act 1811
George, son of George III, becomes Prince Regent
Read MoreRegulations under the Metropolitan Police Act 1839
Metropolitan Police Act Regulations 1839 brought in new powers to help police the growing population in the Metropolis
Read MoreIrish emmigration 250,000 1851
Irish emigration 1851, just a snippet of information that tells a big story
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