The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast

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 …

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 living nightmare. Listen to how it treated people and I look at some of the more famous 19th century inmates  …

This episode has a look at one of the well known aspects of  of the Era. We've all seen the tragic hero or heroine suffering from the dreaded Consumption. How they saw this disease though, will really surprise you… …

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 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? …

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.  …

In an era that saw incredible achievements throughout the Kingdom, one part of the realm was desperate and dying in the hundreds of thousands. Welcome to mid 19th Century Ireland and the Great Famine. …

This episode I'm having a look at some of the foods people ate and what their diet was like during the Victorian era! …

This episode I take a look at the event of the year 1858 in London and what became known as ‘The Great Stink' …

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. …

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! …

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.  …

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. …

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 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 …

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  …

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!  …

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 century.  …

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 against the ‘Corn Laws' (Debate pictured below) …

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 Industrialization. Way ahead of his time, he is a fascinating figure of the era. This episode looks into some of his work and also his private life.    …

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? …

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 Corder and the Red Barn Murder. …

This episode I take a look at a lesser examined topic of the Victorian Era. Certainly we all admire the wonderful dresses ladies wore, but what of legendary dandies such as Beau Brummel and what men wore during the 19th Century? …

This episode I look at a brilliant woman, her life, her work and life. It's time to talk about Mary Shelley and aside from writing Frankenstein her life was amazing!  …

This episode looks at one of the icons of the London skyline. So we're topping the tower and looking at good ol' Big Ben! …

This episode I take a look at the founding staple of the Victorian diet. The humble loaf of bread…     Best Cobb Loaf: 7g sachet of yeast 2 tsp castor sugar 1 cup of warm water 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp olive oil 1 egg sesame seeds   Mix yeast, sugar and warm water in a jug. Whisk until dissolved. STand for 10 minutes or until frothy. Put flour in a bowl, stir in yeast mix and olive oil and salt. Mix to form a soft dough. Turn oput onto lightly floured surface. Knead for about 10-15 minutes. Put …

Following on from the insanity of last episode, this week I'm looking at some of the more physical medical practices you would undergo living in Victorian England …

This week I look at St Bethlem Hospital. Meant to be a shining light of aid to those with mental health issues its nickname became synonymous with anarchy, insanity and deprivation. Bedlam. …

Among the great names of 19th century history stands a man who came to define English Naval tradition: Horatio Nelson. One armed, one eyed and an interesting relationship with another mans wife… He strode tall on the world stage. …

The second episode of the Podcast gives an overview of the life of the monarch as we enter the 19th century. This week it's all about King George the Third …

It's finally here! The first official episode of a history podcast about the Victorian era, I hope you enjoy it! …

So this is just a quick introductory episode talking about what's going to be happening in the podcast!  …