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Historian and author of books related to people in 18th and 19th centuries, i.e., Princesse de Lamballe, Mme Tussaud, Mme Recamier, Jane Austen's cousin.
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Died 22June1791 Catharine Macaulay, English Whig who wrote, "The History of England from the Accession of James I to the Revolution" but as she was somewhat scandalous historians forgot about her. https://t.co/msiT1unrVn

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2020-06-22

Bonesetters: Joint Manipulators and Musculoskeletal Fixers - Bonesetters of the 1700s and 1800s were like today’s chiropractors, osteopaths, and physical therapists rolled into one. ... https://t.co/uIW2FhxRYM

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2020-06-21

21Jun1798 The British Army defeats Irish rebels at the Battle of Vinegar Hill, which was an engagement during the Irish Rebellion when over 13,000 British soldiers launched an attack against the Irish.

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2020-06-21

RT : Missed our series of tweets combining printing processes and with lots more info from our Art of Advertising exhibition? They can all be found at: https://t.co/4lJk4AVrCJ (best read in order of posting).

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2020-06-20

Banyans: Garments that Gentlemen Loved - were garments that became popular with gentlemen in the 18th century. They were oriental in style being influenced by Persian and Asian clothing ... https://t.co/C4BOg3Pja0

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2020-06-20

19Jun1767 the Beast of Gévaudan, a monstrous creature who was killing French people, was killed by Jean Chastel. https://t.co/e8BhheHnQ8

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2020-06-19

RT : The Battle of re-imagined as a Littlewoods catalogue of fashionable military dress, featuring (l-r) the Prince of Orange, Duke of Brunswick, Hill, Picton, Blucher and the Marquess of Anglesey, published in June 16th 1817

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2020-06-16

RT : My blog is about women drivers - or rather, the fashion for 18thC harlots to drive their own phaetons. See https://t.co/tpt67MMJP9

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2020-06-15

RT : To preserve the complexion, rise early and go to bed early, take plenty of exercise, and use good soap and fresh water liberally.

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2020-06-13

Chateau de Saint-Cloud in the 1700s and 1800s - The was built on a woody hill that overlooked the left bank of the Seine River about three miles west of Paris. It had been ... https://t.co/l1fYxEF1Tl

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2020-06-12