Georgian London

Charles Ignatius Sancho: London’s Most Extraordinary 18th-Century Gentleman

In a century wracked by empire, powdered wigs, and the polite hypocrisies of Georgian England, Charles Ignatius Sancho did something…

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Secrets, Satire and Satin: Inside London’s Molly Houses of the 18th Century

In the shadowy alleyways of Georgian London, behind innocuous doors and beneath dripping eaves, a revolution of wigs and waistcoats…

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The Surprising London Origins of Instant Coffee

While we often credit the 20th century for popularising instant coffee, its roots trace back to late 18th century London,…

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The Exotic Animals of Georgian London

Roaring Lions, Royal Zebras, and Camels In the 18th century, Londoners didn’t need David Attenborough documentaries to experience the wonders…

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