British Social History

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The Maiden Tribute of Babylon: Part Two

This is the second part of the article about W.T. Stead.

The Maiden Tribute of Babylon: Part One

In 1885 all of England was shocked by a series of articles written by the famous journalist, W.T. Stead, exposing the extent of child prostitution.

The Adamantine Truth

This is a review of the book, Capitalist Nigger, by Chika Onyeani.

Beloved Prince or Hunchbacked monster? The Mystery of Richard the III

Did Richard III murder the little Princes?

Why does the devil have all the good tunes?

This is a summary of the history of the English music hall.

Dangerous to Know?

This concerns some of the second generation of Romantic poets, namely Byron and Shelley.

Review: Writing Bestsellers by Deborah Cannon

A review of Deborah Cannon's Writing Bestsellers

Thank God for tea!

An article about the history of tea in England.

The Penny University

This article concerns the rise of the coffee house in England.

Catch the Wave and become an E-Publisher!

This is a review of Dawn Whitmore's course: Catch the Wave: Become an E-Publisher

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Why does the devil have all the good tunes? (1 msgs)

Marble and Marzipan: The Edwardian Aristocracy (8 msgs)

Thank God for tea! (2 msgs)

The Penny University (1 msgs)

Catch the Wave and become an E-Publisher! (2 msgs)

17th Century Women (2 msgs)

Pity the Chimney Sweeps (1 msgs)

The Only Club to Join: Almack's Assembly Rooms (1 msgs)

English/Irish Relations in Early 19th Century (2 msgs)

The Great MacDonald's (4 msgs)

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