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FAQs about The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast:How many episodes does The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast have?The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.
April 15, 2021016a – 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...more27minPlay
April 01, 2021015 – It’s a scandalSome 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!...more36minPlay
March 18, 2021014 – The richest city on EarthIt'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....more21minPlay
March 04, 2021013 – Feed the peopleSort 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)...more21minPlay
February 18, 2021012 – Keep it realPolymath 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. ...more34minPlay
February 04, 2021011 – Jumping JackTwo 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?...more23minPlay
January 21, 2021010 – There’s been a murderNothing 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....more22minPlay
January 07, 2021009 – Clothes Maketh The ManThis 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?...more20minPlay
December 17, 2020008 – The Original Goth GirlThis 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!...more26minPlay
December 03, 2020007 – For whom the bell tollsThis episode looks at one of the icons of the London skyline. So we're topping the tower and looking at good ol' Big Ben!...more15minPlay
FAQs about The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast:How many episodes does The Victorian Gaslamp Podcast have?The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.