Cremorne Gardens: Its History Between 1845 and 1877 -
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Died 29Oct1872 famous Irish actress, Elizabeth O'Neill who was 12 years old when she made her acting debut. The first time she stepped onto her father’s stage, she achieved resounding success. https://t.co/1hAY66K4ta

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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, ... https://t.co/fcZ1hJFZ8t

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I had a big pile of black left over on my palette, a canvas that had random colors all over it, and thoughts of fights breaking out floating through my mind so I painted this.

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Extreme bustles, striped patterns, and elaborate embellishments were all staples of the year 1886, characterizing it as a time of highly exaggerated and decorative fashion. Read more in our year overview!



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The tragedy of a small brig, carrying timber in the Baltic in 1874, was hauntingly described by Walter Runciman – a poor boy who ran away to sea at 12, and ended as a wealthy shipping magnate and baron. Click: https://t.co/tmpXdewmxH

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Queen Victoria’s Visit to France in 1843 - visit to see the King of the French at the Château d’Eu in Normandy on 2 September 1843 made headline news. She was the first British monarch to ...
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Victorian Electric Traps for Rats and Cats - Victorian electric traps for rats and cats were invented because people of the had all sorts of issues with rats and cats. For ... https://t.co/MNsNHnucyU

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Interesting Tidbits about the Wax Sculptor - Madame Tussauds is a popular attraction with sites throughout the world that includes not only the United States and Great Britain but also ... https://t.co/YHFB8bhBDE

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1880s women’s fashion was defined by the rigidly structured bustle and an abundance of decoration. Dress reformers, influenced by artistic movements, protested the trends, but nonetheless these styles reigned supreme.



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