The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast

030 – Someone call a Doctor This episode is a look at the fascinating life of Dr James Barry. Dr Barry was a person ahead of their time in their access to people of privilege but also their support of people less fortunate

Probably one of my personal favourite episodes. How Dr James Barry hasn't been remembered more, or had their life made into a series is baffling. An incredible person, an amazing life.
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029 – At His Majesty’s Pleasure Newgate Prison has been an institution since the 13th century, so it should come as no surprise that it has been a leading light in rehabilitation of criminals. No, just kidding, the place was a li…

In this episode I take a look at prison life in the Victorian Era. And like you probably expect, it really wasn't a fun time to be in jail...

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027 – Younger, not Junior This episode takes a look at the man who was Prime Minister at the beginning of the 19th Century, William Pitt the Younger.

This episode I have a look at the UK PM at the beginning of the 19th century, William Pitt (the younger).

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026 – Mind your manners This episode takes a look at one of the fundamentals of Victorian society. Etiquette. Would you know what to do in some of the tense social situations you might find yourself in?

Manners maketh man

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025 – Stuck on you This episode is a light look at one of the era’s great innovations – the humble postage stamp. It helped change the world and open communications regardless of class and wealth.

The humble postage stamp doesn't get a lot of love these days. But it did change the world in surprising ways.

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Back in Black AC/DC Just because that beginning riff is going to sound incredible.

023 – What’s for dinner This episode I’m having a look at some of the foods people ate and what their diet was like during the Victorian era!

We've all seen the exotic meals at Vic-Romcoms, but really what did people eat in 1800s UK? I'm glad you asked...

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022 – Something smells in your neighbourhood This episode I take a look at the event of the year 1858 in London and what became known as ‘The Great Stink’

And you thought the neighbours BBQ smelt off...

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021 – The second greatest Briton Isambard Kingdom Brunel was an incredible engineer that changed both his world and the one we live in today. Brilliant by any standard he not only saved lives, but made the world a smaller place.

With a boss name like Isambard Kingdom Brunel I'm surprised he's actually second!

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020 – Where’s my Uber? This week I take a look at how you would get about in the biggest city in the world. Carriages, trains and ferries oh my!

And you thought it was hard to get around a city these days...

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019 – Smile, you’re dead This episode I have a look at the items known as Momento Mori – photographs of the recently deceased taken alone or sometimes with family members and why this happened.

This episode is surprise, surprise, all about dead people. (P.S. He's not dead)

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well i approve your #proofOfCat. not sure that counts for anything lol

OK, that is way cool. Don't know how you'll get him down though, that sonovabitch is dug in like an Alabama tick

018 – Light my fire It’s 1861 and in Tooley Street, London a fire breaks out in the warehouses along the docks. This is one of the defining moments in the history of the London Fire Brigade.

When you set the Thames on fire, you know you've got a problem. Also in this episode, Heroism.

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lol, i got this email as well!

017 – A podcast you can sink your teeth into I’m back! Time off for reading and research is over and episodes are returning fortnightly.  This week I have a look at19th century dentistry… It ain’t pretty…

This episode... yeah, it's time to visit the dentist. It won't hurt. Honest.

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016b – The first gentleman of England (Part Two) This episode I finish my two part overview of the personal life of the man who will be King and also the cause of what has become known as the ‘Regency Period’. King George IV

When you're this big a hard core hedonist, you deserve 2 episodes. Plus he's going to be King and had a whole period of fashion and architecture named for his Regency

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016a – The first gentleman of England (Part One) This episode I begin a two part overview of the personal life of the man who will be King and also the cause of what has become known as the ‘Regency Period’. King George IV

Crown Prince. Regent. Massive Party Animal.
Welcome to the life of (soon to be) George the 4th.

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Apparently so :)

015 – It’s a scandal Some things never change, one of these being that humans love to gossip and love a juicy sordid scandal! Some fun entertaining stories from the Victorian era for you this week!

Nothing like a little gossip to keep you entertained :)

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This is horrifying

014 – The richest city on Earth It’s kind of a Part Two (but not really) where this week I have a look at one of what I think is the pivotal factors in the success of Queen Victoria’s Kingdom throughout the 19th centu…

Just one man's opinion of a pivotal event in the 1800s. And you'll never guess where it is...

013 – Feed the people Sort of a Part One, this and the next podcast are looking at two of what I see as among the biggest factors in the fiscal success of the British Empire in the 19th Century. Firstly: The fight again…

It might seem an odd choice, but the Corn Laws had a profound effect on the United Kingdom.

Plus it was basically the soundtrack to Highlander (with a little Iron Eagle thrown in) :)

One of the episodes in the upcoming season is called 'men at arms' lol

I'm a huge Discworld fan :)

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012 – Keep it real Polymath John Ruskin was the leading art critic of the Victorian Era, He was also a strong advocate for environmental and architectural preservation as well as raising concerns of the human cost of…

When you're way ahead of your time in thoughts on #conservation but your home life is.. well kind of odd. Welcome to the life of John Ruskin.

011 – Jumping Jack Two legends that have never been explained. Who was the Hammersmith Ghost and what is the story behind the decades long sightings of Spring Heeled Jack?

I promise you, this episode has nothing to do with the Rolling Stones - also spoiler, someone dies.

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010 – There’s been a murder Nothing got the attention of the public during the Victorian era like a juicy dramatic murder! And this episode I’m looking at one of the most famous outside of Jack the Ripper. William Corde…

You have to say the title of this podcast with a Scottish accent. If you know, you know.

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