Caroline Norton: Fighting Against Injustice - was born in London on 22 March 1808 to actor, solider, and colonial administrator Thomas Sheridan and his novelist wife, Caroline Henriette ... https://t.co/mKkwWgcftZ

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One and a half more sleeps until we wing our way to - wish us luck and health!

I really want to have another page finished before I leave!


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Guest Post on my book review blog:
Tom Williams talks about the Indian Mutiny and the republication of his book, Cawnpore.
https://t.co/qLBy6WFFa2

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Bertha Heyman: “Big Bertha” or the “#ConfidenceQueen” - Born in 1851 in Kobly, near Posen, in Prussia, Bertha Schlesinger, later known as was a 19th century swindler dubbed “Big Bertha” or the ... https://t.co/TMja5189af

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Evening Hairstyles of the 1860s by Henri de Bysterveld - During the 1860s, Henri de a hairdresser and editor of the Gazette of Hair, published several books and elevated hairdressing to an ... https://t.co/llEnZPzCpR

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Born 7Sep1805 Samuel English Bishop known as "Soapy Sam" and one of the greatest public speakers of his day. His nickname derived from a comment by Benjamin Disraeli that his manner was "unctuous, oleaginous, saponaceous."

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RT : Small and lightly armed British privateer, alone and far from any base to fall back on, did not hesitate to take on two Spanish warships in ferocious action off coast of Peru on 1801. https://t.co/r9rTGuiy20

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Died 19Aug1822 Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre, French mathematician, and director of the Paris Observatory. He also authored books on the history of astronomy from ancient times to the 18th century.

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'Monday, August 1st, 1814 dawned with fingers of pale light chasing away the mist...'
Church Bells, Fireworks and The Glorious Peace https://t.co/FnjZh4SO73 <

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Cashmere Shawls in the 1700 and 1800s - Cashmere shawls were first introduced in Europe around the late 1700s. Joan Hart, a textile expert of today, wrote: “The artist Elizabeth Vigee ... https://t.co/ljsIUizKF0

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King of the French From 1830 to 1848 - Born on 6 October 1773, Louis Philippe became King of the French from 1830 to 1848. He was the son of Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans and ... https://t.co/03eIUlAQdQ

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Louis Philippe I: From 1830 to 1848 - Born on 6 October 1773, Louis Philippe became King of the French from 1830 to 1848. He was the son of Louis Philippe II, Duke of Orléans and ... https://t.co/03eIUlAQdQ

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Random from website: (accordion-fold) sample book showing for coming-of-age ceremonies of or people (#myanmar).

More information:
https://t.co/4YLRZ7C02x

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Spiritualism: A Religious Movement of the 1800s - was a religious movement that first appeared in the 1840s. It happened in upstate New York in what was called the “Burned-over ... https://t.co/B89FXvZUp6

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Spiritualism: A Religious Movement of the 1800s - was a religious movement that first appeared in the 1840s. It happened in upstate New York in what was called the “Burned-over District” where ... https://t.co/cHVwOhnhBi

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Spiritualism: A Religious Movement of the 1800s - was a religious movement that first appeared in the 1840s. It happened in upstate New York in what was called the “Burned-over District” ... https://t.co/N7SfmbGXLB

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George Hayter's preparatory sketch of Sir John Copley (later 1st Baron Lyndhurst) as Solicitor General, made during the trial of (1820).

Alternative title: 'A portrayal of a death glare.'

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