Georgian (1714 – 1830)
Explore objects, stories and blogs connected to life in Georgian London, when Britain was ruled by kings George I, II, III and IV.
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Death & Disasters
Death & Disasters
The Gordon Riots: A revolution in the making
In 1780, soldiers killed hundreds of anti-Catholic, anti-authority rioters
Lifestyle & Leisure
Lifestyle & Leisure
When London was swept up in balloon mania
Balloon ascents were all the rage in the late 1700s and 1800s
Lifestyle & Leisure
Lifestyle & Leisure
Joseph Grimaldi: King of the clowns
Grimaldi’s extraordinary physical comedy changed the pantomime forever – but it came at a price